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Erasmus+ offers transformative international experiences for learners, trainees and staff across the UK in education, youth and sport.

The programme supports both formal and non-formal learning opportunities, with projects that go beyond traditional ways of learning. Funding is available for both long and short-term placements and partnerships. With flexible options and targeted funding, Erasmus+ tackles the barriers which could exclude individuals and organisations from taking part in international exchanges and mobility schemes.

The four priorities of Erasmus+ are:

1. Supporting the green transition.
2. Addressing the digital transformation.
3. Promoting social inclusion and diversity.
4. Fostering stronger participation in democratic life, common values and civic engagement.

Erasmus+ can fund:

• School pupils can spend time studying abroad, either as part of a class or group, or individually.
• Students and apprentices in higher education (HE), further education (FE) and vocational education and training (VET) can study, train, volunteer or do a work placement abroad.
• 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 international placements and mobility projects (Key Action 1), Erasmus+ funding contributes towards:

• travel costs
• living costs
• course fees
• visa and entry costs
• language learning
• organisational costs
• preparatory visits.

There is additional funding available for people with disabilities, additional learning needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Funding for partnerships is a fixed grant according to the sector and type of partnership. 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.

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Geographical areas funded: UK European Union

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Who can apply

Organisations working in education, training, youth and sport. For example, universities, schools and colleges, youth groups or sports clubs.

When to apply

Currently closed. The funding call will open in November 2026, with deadlines in February / March 2027.

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Exclusions

Premium information

Activites funded: Education and training Sport and physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: Volunteers Young people

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