Business Decarbonisation Support Programme
NTCA has allocated £0.8m of funding to this call which forms part of our wider green growth strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and seize the opportunities that a transition to low carbon economy provides. This call for proposals invites expression of interest (EOI) submissions from organisations that could deliver a Business Decarbonisation Support Programme primarily aimed at, but not exclusively for, SMEs. Find out more and apply here
CLOSED: Green Growth Skills Call
NTCA are interested in innovative proposals that equip people with the skills they need to capitalise on the growing employment opportunities in the Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Economy in our region.
Projects may also support the transition to a green economy, with provision designed to support businesses or sectors with the skills needed to operate in a more resource-efficient way, minimising carbon emissions and preparing for climate change.
Brownfield Housing Fund
In July 2020, NTCA was awarded £23,853,618 Brownfield Housing Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to unlock stalled Brownfield housing sites.
Since the announcement of funding, NTCA has worked with partners to develop a programme of brownfield sites and a number of proposals have progressed to delivery.
We are seeking expressions of interest for the North of Tyne Brownfield Housing Fund.
CLOSED: NTCA Events Scale-up Fund Call
The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) Tourism & Events Programme has allocated an indicative amount of £1million for a Scale-up Fund to support regionally characteristic, diverse and professionally delivered events with high growth potential to expand and innovate. Find out more and apply here
CLOSED: Access to Finance -Ecosystem Coordination
NTCA is working to ensure that local businesses have access to the types of financial products they require at every stage of their development and receive independent and informed advice on the types of finance that are available and appropriate for their needs.
We have allocated £900,000 of funding and is seeking proposal(s) for activity which will provide impartial support that connects and prepares enterprises for investment from the full range of public and private funding available from equity and loan funds, and mainstream financial institutions.
Find out more and apply here
CLOSED: Skills for Growth Call – Creative People and Digital Innovation
CLOSED: UK Community Renewal Fund
North of Tyne Combined Authority is now seeking bids from organisations wishing to benefit from the UK Community Renewal Fund 2021/22.
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment.
North of Tyne Combined Authority has been designated a lead authority for Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside.
Please read the UK Community Renewal Fund Prospectus and the UK Community Fund Technical Note for Project Applicants and Deliverers before starting work on a bid, alongside the Invitation to Bid document which sets out local priorities.
This Call for Proposals is now closed.
CLOSED: Offshore and subsea infrastructure investment
The North of Tyne area has a strong offshore and subsea sector, which is vital in supporting the growth of clean energy in the North East.
The combined authority is inviting expressions of interest for its Offshore and Subsea Infrastructure Programme
CLOSED: New Tourism Product: Industry Design Consultation
The North of Tyne Combined Authority is investing £3.5m into our Tourism and Events Programme. This includes bringing new bookable tourism products to market, which inspire more visitors to stay longer, do more and spend more in our area.
We are seeking ideas from tourism businesses, through our industry design consultation, for a further five products that we can commission on behalf of the tourism community.
CLOSED: Localised Supply Chains and Tourism Product Innovation Call
The Combined Authority is delivering a range of programmes to support the medium- and long-term recovery of the NTCA economy. As part of a £10m Recovery Innovation Fund, we have allocated £1m to support ‘localised supply chain development’ and ‘tourism innovation adoption’.
We are seeking proposals for programme(s) of activity that address one or both themes, and it is our intention to award delivery contracts to one or two organisations (or partnerships) depending on the proposals received.
CLOSED: Kickstart Gateway – Core Offer Call
Fundamental to our role as a Kickstart Gateway is ensuring that the employers we engage with create good quality placements and the young people benefiting from them gain a positive outcome from their placement. Central to this is a core offer of additional support to ensure that both the young person and employer gain a positive experience from Kickstart. This Call seeks to bring forward innovative proposals for an organisation to deliver this core offer.
CLOSED: Skills for Growth Call
The Combined Authority is delivering a range of programmes to support the medium- and long-term recovery of the NTCA economy.
Through this call we are seeking proposals for projects that address the skills and re-training needs of our residents and key economic sectors as detailed in the Call Specification.
This call is now closed.
CLOSED: Business Innovation Vouchers Call
This Call for Proposals is now closed.
Visit the Business Innovation Vouchers page for more information.
CLOSED: Green New Deal Fund
The Combined Authority recognises the scale of the challenge to reduce carbon emissions but also the opportunity that the shift to a green economy presents for the North of Tyne area.
The Combined Authority is establishing a £9m Green New Deal Fund which can deliver significant carbon reductions as well as supporting new industry and jobs in areas where emissions reductions are most needed.
This call has now closed.