North West Operational Programme 2007-2013

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is responsible for managing the Northwest Operational Programme and has been allocated €755 million to spend in the region between 2007 and 2013.

It will be delivered through four key Priority Areas of activity:

· Priority 1: Stimulating Enterprise and Supporting Growth in Target Sectors and Markets
· Priority 2: Exploiting Innovation and Knowledge
· Priority 3: Creating the Conditions for Sustainable Growth
· Priority 4: Growing and Accessing Employment.

There are a number of Investment Frameworks which provide further details on proposed activities and potential delivery mechanisms.

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has produced funding guidance on how to apply, eligibility and their selection processes and details can be found on their recently updated website by clicking here.

New Economy’s role, as sub-regional partner for Manchester, is to coordinate, support and promote programme activities in the City Region.

For information on the North West Operational Programme please contact Liz Hey, Head of Programmes