Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas of Wales
have Objective 1 Status?
West Wales and the Valleys is designated as an Objective 1 area.
This includes Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire,
Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Torfaen, Blaneau
Gwent, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Bridgend,
Gwynedd, Anglesey.
How do I apply for
Objective 1 funding?
An applicant will have to complete a full application form and
submit it to the Welsh European Funding Office for appraisal. The
process can seem daunting but the European Office will guide you
through the application process. Neath Port Talbot has a local
Partnership that looks at projects and determines their fit with
the local Strategy. Click here for a look at the European Office’s
Guide for Applicants. If you have any queries please contact us -
01639 764420.
Can
Objective 1 fund disability access for buildings?
Yes, if the access forms part of a large project. If it is just
a one off improvement to an existing facility then Paul Hinder,
Grants Section 01639 763390 may be able to help.
Can you tell me if I can
have funding to increase broadband coverage in my area?
The local Authority has a broadband grant available to
businesses in Neath Port Talbot, contact Julie Davies, Business
Services on 01639 764396. As for general broadband coverage the
Welsh Assembly Government has received Objective 1 funding to
increase coverage across Wales. More information can be found on
their website
www.cymruarlein.wales.gov.uk/broadband/whatisbbw.htm
What Objective 1 projects
are there in my area?
Neath Port Talbot has many projects that impact throughout the
County Borough including the New Learning Network, which has a wide
network of Local Action Centres. Business Connect and Neath Port
Talbot College have a range of projects which are available to all
residents of the County Borough. For further details click here for
a complete list of Neath Port Talbot projects.
I live in
a Communities First Area, are we eligible for extra funding?
Most communities first wards are classified under the Objective
1 programme as a Priority 3 or Priority 5 area. This means that
they eligible to access a specific funding pot for Neath Port
Talbot. The pot can be used for community led projects and projects
that enhance the local environment. Click here for more information
on classification of wards under the Objective 1 programme.