Erasmus+

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This page focuses on guidance for organisations to apply for grants and calls for proposals under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Please note that your application will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria described in the Programme Guide. When writing your application, you should therefore familiarise yourself with the sections relevant to your application, including the sections on specific actions and other information for applicants. There are four priorities within the current Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027). You should bear these in mind when putting together your application for funding. Overview of the programme's priorities If you're looking for inspiration for your project, search the project results platform for other projects in your field. Search previously funded Erasmus+ projects Depending on what part of the programme you are applying for, you will need to fill out a specific application form. For the decentralised activities managed by National Agencies, please apply using the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps page. For the centralised activities managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), please visit the Executive Agency’s 'How to get a grant' page. Which is which? You can see which action is managed by a National Agency (decentralised) or by the Executive Agency (centralised). Who manages which action and where to apply Make sure that you have already registered your organisation before you start your application. Read about registering your organisation The partner search on the EU's Funding and Tenders portal helps you search for potential partners for your proposal. Search for a potential project proposal partner Training and Cooperation Activities are seminars where you can connect with future partners and develop your Erasmus+ project ideas. They are for representatives of organisations participating in Erasmus+ or those planning to apply for grants educators and trainers Erasmus+ project leaders or managers Calendar of sessions Education and training sector Youth sector Learn what happens once your application has been submitted if your application is approved What are the priorities you should be aware of when applying for or running an Erasmus+ project? There are four priorities within the current Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027). These so-called ‘horizontal priorities’ apply to all actions in the programme. They reflect shared European values and respond to key challenges in our societies today. If you or your organisation are writing a project proposal or planning the activities of your funded project, you should bear these priorities in mind. The priorities guide and inspire projects of all kinds – from local mobility activities to international cooperation – and help make the programme more inclusive, sustainable, digital and democratic. Here's an overview of the four priorities, and examples of projects for each. Inclusion and diversity Erasmus+ promotes equal opportunities and access for all. Projects are encouraged to support participants with fewer opportunities — for example, people with disabilities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds or remote areas, or facing social, economic or educational barriers. Inclusion is about recognising and valuing diversity, and ensuring that Erasmus+ reaches people from all walks of life. Fostering inclusion means making learning environments more accessible, fair and welcoming. Projects should consider how to remove barriers to participation and support meaningful ways to engage under-represented groups. Environment and fight against climate change Erasmus+ supports environmental protection and the green transition by encouraging projects that raise awareness about environmental issues, promote sustainable lifestyles, and develop the skills people need for climate action. Projects can focus on education for sustainable development, integrate green topics in formal or non-formal learning, or promote innovation in areas linked to the ecological transition.  Whether through green mobility, eco-friendly project management or sustainability-oriented curricula, Erasmus+ plays an important role in equipping learners and educators with the competences needed for a greener future. Digital transformation Digital skills are essential for learning, teaching and working today. Erasmus+ encourages the use of digital tools and methods, supports blended and online learning, and helps people gain the confidence to use technology in meaningful ways. Projects can promote digital literacy, strengthen the digital capacities of education and training institutions, and help tackle the digital divide. Participation in democratic life Erasmus+ promotes citizens’ right to take part in democratic life, and encourages active involvement at all levels – local, national and European. Projects can create meaningful opportunities for participants to express their views, contribute to decisions, and develop a stronger sense of belonging to the European community. Priority is given to projects that put participation at their heart and engage target groups directly in shaping and delivering activities. Through both formal and non-formal learning, Erasmus+ supports the development of key competences such as critical thinking, media literacy, civic and intercultural skills, and understanding of shared EU values. How to address these priorities The Erasmus+ programme guide provides detailed information on the priorities of Erasmus+. You'll need to know these when preparing your project application or activities. Go to the full explanation of the priorities of Erasmus+ What happens once the application is submitted? All applications received by the National Agencies or by the Executive Agency undergo an evaluation procedure.  The evaluation procedure Project proposals are evaluated by the National or Executive Agency receiving the application, exclusively based on the criteria described in this Guide. The order of assessment of that criteria is determined by the authorising officer. The evaluation implies: a check to verify that the application meets the admissibility criteria, a check to verify that the applicant and the proposed activities meet the eligibility criteria, a check to verify that the applicant meets the exclusion and selection (i.e. operational and financial capacity) criteria; a quality assessment to evaluate the extent to which the application meets the award criteria. Such quality assessment is in most cases carried out with the support of independent experts. In their assessment, experts will be supported by guidelines developed by the European Commission. For actions managed by the Erasmus+ National Agencies, these guidelines will be made available on the websites of the European Commission and of the Agencies responsible for the management of Erasmus+ projects in each country; a verification that the proposal does not present risks of double funding. If necessary, such verification is carried out in cooperation with other Agencies or other stakeholders. If a proposal is rejected on any of the abovementioned grounds or does not pass any of mandatory criteria, the other criteria will not be evaluated. The National or Executive Agency will appoint an evaluation committee to manage the entire selection process. Based on the assessment carried out by the evaluation committee – if needed with the support of external experts – the relevant agency will select and establish a list of projects proposed for the grant award. For all actions covered by this Guide, during the evaluation process, applicants may be asked to provide additional information or to clarify the supporting documents submitted in connection with the application, provided that such information or clarification does not substantially change the proposal. Additional information and clarifications are particularly justified in case of obvious clerical errors made by the applicant, or in those cases where – for projects funded through multi-beneficiary agreements – one or more accession forms of the partners are missing (for multi-beneficiary agreements, see section “Grant agreement” below). Final decision  At the end of the evaluation procedure, the National or Executive Agency decides on the projects to be awarded the grant on the basis of: the ranking list proposed by the evaluation committee the budget available for any given Action (or any given activity within an Action) After the completion of the evaluation procedure, the application files and accompanying material are not sent back to the applicant, irrespective of the outcome of the procedure. Notification of results All applicants will be informed about the evaluation result through an evaluation result letter. This letter will contain further instructions about the next steps in the process towards the signature of the grant agreement. Where it may not be possible to communicate the grounds of individual decisions in detail (for example, because of the large number of persons concerned by similar decisions), standard replies may be given. Those standard replies shall include the main reasons justifying the decision taken. Successful applications will be invited for grant preparation; other ones will be put on the reserve list or rejected. Invitation to grant preparation does not constitute a formal commitment for funding.  The National Agency or Executive Agency will still need to make various legal checks before grant award: legal entity validation, financial capacity, exclusion check, etc. For actions managed by the Executive Agency, applicants will be requested to submit their organisation’s financial data and appoint a LEAR. If the applicant believes that the rejection of their proposal was based on an error in the selection procedure, they can submit a complaint (following the deadlines and procedures set out in the notif