This document summarizes various European funding opportunities for third sector organizations in three areas: (1) Structural Funds which can be accessed directly or through partnership with third party lead bodies, (2) the Active Inclusion Fund which has two strands supporting employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, and (3) other programs like Erasmus+ and Ireland Wales that support education, employment, youth activities and cross-border cooperation respectively. It concludes by offering help from 3-SET organizations in accessing these European funds.

1. European funding opportunities for
the third sector
Jessica Williams
 www.wcva.org.uk  0800 2888 329  help@wcva.org.uk

2. Brexit

3. ESIFs

4. Other European programmes
€195,639,000,000
Ireland WalesErasmus+ Horizon 2020
LIFE DEAR
EaSI
Interreg Europe

5. Routes of access for EU
Structural Funds
•Direct applications to WEFO (‘lead/joint’
beneficiary)
•Partnership approach with third party lead
body
•Contracting/delivery opportunities

6. Active Inclusion Fund
Strand 1
What is it?
A ‘first step’ programme to help people
furthest from the job market
Job market

7. Active Inclusion Fund
Strand 2
Supported employment – What is it?
Paid employment
Paid National
Minimum Wage
Up to 26 weeks
and 35 hours p/w
Real work
experience

8. Active Inclusion at Work
Fund
Opportunities to support individuals and
employers
The aim of the fund is to keep people in
work and improve people’s position in the
workplace.

9. Erasmus+
The European programme for
education, training, youth and sport

10. Erasmus+
Key Action 3 - Not the Usual Suspects
Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales

11. Ireland Wales
The maritime programme connecting organisations,
businesses and communities on the West coast of
Wales with the south-east coast of Ireland
• Cross border innovation
• Adaptation of the Irish sea and coastal
communities to climate change
• Cultural and natural resources and heritage
http://irelandwales.eu/

13. How can 3-SET help?
Information and advice
Events and networking
Training
Representation
3set@wcva.org.uk

14. Any questions?