The information provided on this page aims to keep our ESIF partners informed on the developments regarding the 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds in response to COVID-19. It will be updated as developments take place and information becomes available.

In addition to the information shared on this page, you can also view the latest messages sent out through our ESIF Partner Bulletin. To sign up to receive the bulletin directly, please email esif@communities.gov.uk.

You can view the response to COVID-19 in other parts of the UK by visiting the following websites: Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

View the full UK government response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis; and guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Specific guidance on COVID-19 is available for local government

ESIF programmes continue to invest in projects after the transition period ended on 31 December 2020. All funding must finish by the end of 2023.