The evidence must show who is providing the funding, Confirmation and whether it is confirmed (or the evidence of match timescale for obtaining funding from each confirmation), the amount of funder funding, who it is offered to and that it is in relation to the project. Each of these will be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements set out in the LEADER to ‘How complete a full application’ 3 quotes, references to guidance. catalogue listings or formal tenders for each If tenders are proposed or item of expenditure have been obtained, provide the specification of works that has been compiled by a professionally qualified external consultant, for example a Quantity Surveyor. Please see the guidance on For any second hand to complete a full ‘How item a declaration – application’ for specific details from the supplier of the requirements. You will need to provide evidence of the VAT status of the business that confirms If applicable, proof of that you are not VAT irrecoverable VAT on registered or are making eligible costs exempt supplies (confirmation letter from a professionally qualified independent accountant) For example, this will be letters of support or forward orders from existing/potential Evidence of support for customers and industry the project organisations where their support is linked and of benefit to the project. Feasibility studies, market Evidence of need and research, marketing plan or demand for the project publicity plan
Confirmation and evidence of match funding from each funder The evidence must show who is providing the funding, whether it is confirmed (or the timescale for obtaining confirmation), the amount of funding, who it is offered to and that it is in relation to the project. 3 quotes, references to catalogue listings or formal tenders for each item of expenditure Each of these will be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements set out in the LEADER ‘How to complete a full application’ guidance. If tenders are proposed or have been obtained, provide the specification of works that has been compiled by a professionally qualified external consultant, for example a Quantity Surveyor. For any second hand item – a declaration from the supplier Please see the guidance on ‘How to complete a full application’ for specific details of the requirements. If applicable, proof of irrecoverable VAT on eligible costs You will need to provide evidence of the VAT status of the business that confirms that you are not VAT registered or are making exempt supplies (confirmation letter from a professionally qualified independent accountant) Evidence of support for the project For example, this will be letters of support or forward orders from existing/potential customers and industry organisations where their support is linked and of benefit to the project. Evidence of need and demand for the project Feasibility studies, market research, marketing plan or publicity plan
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