ERDF UK Guidance

ERDF User Manual Chapter 2 - National eligibility rules

To attract ERDF support, expenditure by projects must be eligible in terms of the Operational Programme, the relevant EC Regulations and the National Eligibility Rules.

Audits on previous programmes by the Commission and the European Court of Auditors have emphasised the need to strictly comply with eligibility rules. Failure to do so has led to financial penalties of up to a 100% of grant.

It is important to ensure therefore that the rules are strictly adhered to both during the project selection process and after approval. These are the national guidelines but may be subject to amendment and are not exhaustive. 

ERDF User Manual Chapter 15 - Financial Engineering Instruments

This is the second edition of Chapter 15 of the user manual for English 2007-2013 ERDF programmes. It lays down guidance and directions in relation to the exercise of the RDAs’ Intermediate Body functions. The First Edition of Chapter 15 was added to the manual in 2008 following consultation with the RDAs in order to make management provision and lay down guidance and directions in relation to financial engineering instruments (FEIs). This Second Edition updates that guidance and directions on FEIs.

ERDF User Manual Chapter 18 - Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

As with most walks of life, the world of European Structural Funds abounds with jargon, technical terms and acronyms.  This document provides a list of the most commonly used acronyms and defines many of the terms used.

If in any doubt about how these applies to your project or if you need to check for the latest updates on eligibility guidelines, please contact the European Secretariat on 0191 229 6630.