Funding

Aberdeenshire Council has been heavily involved in the use of European Funding during the last round from 2000-2006. European Funds can be accessed from many sources. Below is a list providing information on the main funds that are of relevance to Aberdeenshire. Other funds are available.

A pamphlet highlighting the main European funding opportunities for community groups has been produced:

• EU Funding Leaflet (pdf 1.12mb)

FUNDS

Structural Funds

European Social Fund (ESF)
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
INTERREG IIIB North Sea Region 2000 - 2006
INTERREG IVB North Sea Region (NSR)
INTERREG IVB North West Europe (NWE)
INTERREG IVC

Agriculture & Fisheries

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs
• Fisheries and Maritime Affairs

Business & Innovation

• Research
• Enterprise

Community Development

• Health
• Employment and Social Affairs

Education, Culture & Communications

• Culture
• Audiovisual and Media
• Information Society

Infrastructure & Environment

• Environment
• Transport
• Energy

Other Funds

Other funds from Europe are available at the EU grants website