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APPLICATION PROCESS
The Jobs Fund has a two-stage application process; the Concept Application Stage and Full Application Stage.
Stage 1 - Concept Application stage
This first stage requires the submission of a Concept Application in a standardised format, via the electronic application system. The Concept Application includes a description of all the key features of the project and enables an initial assessment of the eligibility of an application as well as its competitive performance against the impact criteria.
Once all applications have been scored, they are ranked in order to identify the strongest projects within each funding window or broad category of projects and a decision is taken as to which proposals should proceed to Stage Two: Full Applications. This is the first competitive point in the application process.
Stage 2 - Full Application stage
Once concept applications are approved, a detailed project proposal will be requested. The request will be accompanied by guidance notes to help improve the quality and chances of success of the full application. However, while the Jobs Fund Project Management Unit may consult with the applicant during the development of their detailed proposal, project design, associated activities and targets remain the responsibility of the applicant.
The recommended project appraisals from this stage will then be submitted to the Investment Committee for funding approval. Competitiveness of the project proposals is a key consideration.
Why a two-stage process?
The rationale for a two-stage process is that it enables applicants to test the relevance of their proposed initiative in relation to the Fund’s criteria, without expending undue effort and cost in developing a detailed proposal and business plan. Without this opportunity, many worthy applicants may choose not to apply, given the costs and risks associated with the development of a detailed proposal.
Assessment Process
The following diagram presents a graphical overview of the assessment process, which begins when the call for proposals closes, and ends once a project has been approved by the Investment Committee.
Application submission and capturing
All applications for funding must be completed and submitted online using the form available on the Jobs Fund’s website under ‘Application’.
The use of the electronic application form will streamline the assessment process and ensure that applicants provide all the required information.
For guidance on completing the application forms, click here.
The closing date for applications will be communicated on the website.
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