About Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is an EU programme that provides grant funding for international placements and partnership projects for organisations working in:
- education
- training
- youth
- sport
For individuals
The programme aims to help individuals develop their knowledge, gain work experience and build personal and professional skills through opportunities to study, learn and work in eligible countries.
Erasmus+ is open to learners including trainees and staff in:
- higher education (HE)
- further education (FE)
- vocational education and training (VET)
- schools and adult education
It is also open to:
- young people and youth workers in the youth sector
- staff (including volunteers) in sports organisations
What could you do?
- adult learners can spend time at an adult learning organisation abroad or study abroad as part of a group
- young people who work or volunteer for youth organisations can travel for training or a youth exchange and take part in workshops, debates and outdoor activities
- youth workers and staff working in schools, FE, HE or adult education can train or teach abroad and take part in professional development activities
- grassroots sports staff can spend time abroad job-shadowing or on a coaching assignment
For organisations
For organisations, Erasmus+ provides opportunities to build international partnerships that encourage innovation and strengthen practice, creating lasting benefits for:
- staff
- learners
- young people
- communities
These projects aim to develop and share innovative practices and improve the education, training, youth or sport activities organisations offer.
Explore opportunities for your organisation
Funding opportunities for Erasmus+ are organised by sector.
Some organisations will be eligible to apply for funding in more than one sector.
For example, a further education college could submit applications under the schools, vocational education and training, adult education or higher education sectors, depending on the type of courses and programmes they deliver.
Funding Level
For international placements and mobility projects (Key Action 1), Erasmus+ funding contributes towards:
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Funding for partnerships
Funding for partnerships is a fixed grant according to the sector and type of partnership. Typically:
- Erasmus+ offers funding of up to €60,000 for Small-scale partnerships.
- Funding of up to €400,000 is available for Co-operation partnerships.
The funding can cover any activity that is relevant to delivering the project, for example:
- project management (planning, finances, coordination and communication between partners, monitoring and supervision)
- learning activities
- teaching and training activities
- meetings and events
- project deliverables (publications, materials, documents, tools and products)
- activities aimed at maximising the impact of project results
- activities aimed at sharing project’s results.
National Agency for Erasmus+ in UK
The British Council is set to be the National Agency for Erasmus+ in the UK. The National Agency is responsible for delivering Erasmus+ in the UK and will manage most of the applications under Key Actions 1 and 2. The National Agency also provides information on the programme and supports people and organisations taking part in Erasmus+.
Erasmus+ events for everyone
With the next funding application window fast approaching in November 2026, it’s time to start planning now. This June, the British Council are organising a series of free online events for everyone in higher education, school education, vocational education and training, including colleges and training providers, and adult education.
NI-based youth organisation looking for funding to expand opportunities for young people, develop your skills and connect with international partners? Can join this regional event:
- Northern Ireland - Session 1, Wednesday 1 July, from 12.00 to 13.00 BST. Register here .
The majority of applications under Key Action 3 and Jean Monnet actions are managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
