Accessing EU Funds for Social Services: Project Highlights and Achievements
Discover the key findings and achievements of the Social Services Helpdesk project on accessing EU funds. Learn about policy guidance, MOOC results, facilitation toolkit, promising practices, and the growing need for care and support in the social services sector. Explore how this two-year project, funded by the European Commission, aims to help social services access and utilize EU funds effectively. Join open discussions on transitioning to community-based and person-centered services.
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Supporting Social Services Access EU Funds Social services Helpdesk on EU Funds Project number: 101052902
Social services Helpdesk on EU Funds Presentation of Project Results (10:05 - 10:35) Overview of the Helpdesk project Overview of the project key findings and achievements. o Policy Guidance o Results of MOOC o Facilitation Toolkit o Booklet of promising practices
This presentation is not: -> A training on project management But is: -> A short presentation on the outcomes of the project, in a concise and adapted way -> Open discussions on the matter
Social services Helpdesk on EU Funds Why ? growing need for care and support But chronic underfunding staff shortages challenges in transitioning to community-based and person- centred forms of services.
Social services Helpdesk on EU Funds Two-year project funded by the European Commission to: Help social services (public and private/nonprofit) access and use EU funds (ESF+/ERDF) Support managing authorities in funding social services
Countries involved 1. Sweden (SE) 2. Belgium (BE) 3. Czech Republic (CZ) 4. Spain (ES) 5. Italy (IT) 6. Greece (GR) 7. Ireland (IE) 8. Austria (AT) 9. Slovakia (SK) 10. Bulgaria (BG)
Activities of Social services Helpdesk on EU Funds Facilitation Toolkit Evidence Gathering Knowledge & Experience Result of Cross-Sectoral and Thematic Workshops o Survey o National Events Technical Guidance o Desk Research Knowledge Sharing & Useful tools Result of Cross-Sectoral and Thematic Workshops Knowledge Sharing o Helpdesk Website Booklet of Promising Practice EU o Helpdesk Platform Helpdesk EU Funds for Social Services: Promising Practices and Inspiring Examples o Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Social services Helpdesk on EU Funds Why ? National needs from the evidence gathering event: chronic underfunding staff shortages challenges in transitioning to community-based and person- centred forms of services.
Technical Guidance Cross-Sectoral & Sectoral Workshops Child care & Child poverty Persons with Disabilities Elderly Care Housing & Homelessness Work Integration Technical Guidance on effective interventions in Social Services: Practical tools & steps to enhance the effectiveness of ESF+ and ERDF utilization on a cross-sectoral basis promoting social innovation (for MAs & Social Services) Policy Recommendations & Advice (for MAs & Social Services) Sectoral Diagnostic
Technical Guidance Practical roadmap for MAs to ensure ESF+ and ERDF maximum effectiveness and sustainability, in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and other relevant social policies. List of measures social service providers can take to ensure ESF+ and ERDF contribute to ensuring access to social services in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and other relevant local, regional, national, and European policy frameworks.
Technical Guidance Specific section for the work integration sector
Technical Guidance How to Foster Social Innovation through ESF+ & ERDF?
Technical Guidance How to Foster Social Innovation through ESF+ & ERDF?
Technical Guidance How to Foster Social Innovation through ESF+ & ERDF?
Facilitation ToolKit Solutions on how to access and use ESF+ & ERDF for social services. It has been designed based on seven key thematic areas: 1. Project Application 2. Partnership and Horizontal Principles 3. Project Selection and Evaluation 4. Project Quality and Communication 5. Project Budget 6. Project Reporting 7. Monitoring and Sustainability
Facilitation ToolKit 1. Project Application The most frequently identified barrier: Administrative burden ! A. Checklist (for call design) B. 2-step application process (templates)
Facilitation ToolKit 2. Partnership and Horizontal Principles Strengthening the partnership practices, and be aware of obligations. A. Guiding questions and checklists (Programme cycle) B. Decision tree to access degree of gender relevance C. Checklist to form a Partnership Agreement
Facilitation ToolKit 3. Project Selection and Evaluation Recurrent obstacles on accessibility and coherence (language, indicators, lack of training sessions) A. 2-step evaluation process (Eligibility & Award criteria)
Facilitation ToolKit 4. Project Quality and Communication Replicable tools for service providers ! A. Project impact indicators B. Checklist to define Outputs & Impacts (Programme & Project level) C. Dissemination plan
Facilitation ToolKit 5. Project Budget One of the major factor of heavy administrative burden A. Overview of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) B. Advantages & Disadvantages C.Recommendations D.Good Practices (Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, France, Czech Republic)
Facilitation ToolKit 6. Project Reporting We all do the same mistakes A. List of most common issues B. Spreadsheet/ Cheat Sheet for MAs C.Best Practices examples for MAs
Facilitation ToolKit 7. Monitoring and Sustainability A. List of courses in action B. Best Practices C. Map of Success factors & Pathways to project sustainability
Booklet of Promising Practice Booklet Content Initiatives improving access to EU funding Relationships with managing authorities Successful project teams Handling project difficulties Project sustainability Administrative simplifications 12 recommendations from successful organisations
Helpdesk Outcomes 3 main benefits for Social Service providers 1) For advocacy 2) For training and capacity building 3) To put ourselves in the shoes of Managing Authorities
Facilitation ToolKit To know more about political perspectives on the future of structural funds 1) Read the final report of the Group of high- level specialists on the future of Cohesion Policy. 2) Read ENSIE s opinion on the topic (about to be published) 3) Joint the brand new Helpdesk Linkedin group !
Facilitation ToolKit Contact ENSIE We are fully involved in the topic, being part of: - ECoPP(European Community of Practice on Partnership) CPR partners group (Common Provision Regulation) Fit4Future expert group The Helpdesk - - - We can respond to your questions and share your experiences to high-level policy makers.
Who are we? - ENSIE is the European Network of Social Integration Enterprises, established in 2001 - It gathers 31 national, regional and local networks in 21 countries across the EU + Azerba jan, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine.
Thank you! Contact: baptiste.vasseur@ensie.org
