Deadline: 2 September 2019
The British Embassy in Paris is calling for bids for projects based on “France-United Kingdom: for a strengthened cooperation between their local authorities”.
Building on the success of the UK-France Mayors’ Summit, they want to facilitate practical and innovative local initiatives between the UK and France, which support local objectives and benefit local communities. They are therefore making available a pot of money to do this, which is now open to local bids from across France and the UK. Bids could be anything from business forums with the aim of exchanging best practice to youth sport competitions.
Funding Information
A total sum of £15,000 is now open to local bids. The fund will be attributed to one single project or to several projects, depending on the nature of the bids received.
Criteria
Project(s) selected must satisfy the following criteria:
- be practical with clear objectives and deliverables
- demonstrate how it will strengthen co-operation locally between the UK and France, both in the immediate and longer-term
- demonstrate the benefit to the local communities on both sides of the Channel
- particular attention will be given to innovative projects which fit under the three emergent themes from the UK-France Mayors’ Summit:
- environment and tackling climate change
- promoting innovation and digital and increase territory attractiveness
- promoting culture, heritage and sports at local level
- Funds must be spent by 28 February 2020
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-embassy-paris-call-for-franco-british-projects