The application process is in two stages – The Part A Application Form is done online followed by a hardcopy Part B Application Form. Details below. See Current Calls link on homepage for more specific details about current call criteria.
Submit via the official EU website (click on the measure below)
measure 3.1 (click here to open new window***)
Please click on the links below to download the relevant application and submit in hard copy format addressed to the following address:
Click on the the underlined steps below to view more information about each respective action...
Project Promoter
Once the BLSP call has been announced.
Normally published in the local press e.g. the Belfast Telegraph and Website
BLSP
Within 7 days of receipt of Part A
Project Promoter
Within the timescales indicated in the BLSP call.
Accompanying documentation may include: A business plan, a feasibility study, financial accounts, a copy of the governing document, letters of support.
BLSP
Within 7 days of receipt of Part B.
BLSP
Within 30 days of receipt of Part B.
Appraisal by BLSP staff
Desicion making by BLSP Board
Indicative processsing times from the date of the close of the call:-
Up to £20,000 - 10 weeks
£20,000 to £250,000 - 12 weeks
£250,001 - £300,000 - 24 weeks
£300,001 - £500,000 - 26 weeks
over £501,000 - 28 weeks
The processing of the application may take longer if requests for additional information are not responded to within 14 days. Proposals with a Total Public Cost of £250, 000 or more must undergo an Economic Appraisal. It should be noted that, following an open call, many applications must be appraised before being brought collectively to the BLSP Board.
BLSP
In writing within 7 days of the BLSP Board meeting.
BLSP
Within 3 weeks of the BLSP Board meeting.
Offered by BLSP to all unsuccessful Project Promoters.
If requested, within 28 days of the date of the Letter of Rejection.
As requested by the Project Promoter.
To be requested in writing by the Project Promoter within 28 days of the letter of rejection. 1st stage review to be completed within 8 weeks of request. 2nd stage review to be completed within a further 8 weeks.
Please see the Review Procedure.
