SPAF funding
Get funding to develop your FP7 proposal
Scottish Proposal Assistance Fund (SPAF)
Applying for FP7 funding can involve a range of costs including international travel and accommodation and the cost of employing staff and sub-contractors.
The Scottish Proposal Assistance Fund (SPAF) can provide grant assistance to Scottish-based businesses who need help with the costs of developing FP7 project proposals. SPAF is particularly suited to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
SPAF frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Find the answers to commonly asked questions about SPAF. Our FAQs include information on eligibility, timescales, the decision-making process and the degree of financial support available.
View FAQs about the Scottish Proposal Assistance Fund (SPAF) (Word, 445kb)
Seek advice on your outline idea for an FP7 project
Complete a SPAF initiation form (Word, 326kb)
Apply for a SPAF grant
Complete a SPAF application form (Word, 417kb)
Apply to revise the costs in your SPAF grant
Complete an application to revise the costs in your SPAF grant (Word, 349kb)
Make a claim for reimbursement of costs
Complete a SPAF claim form (Word, 347kb)
Use the SPAF staff costs calculator (Excel, 53kb)