Partnerships for Cooperation - Cooperation Partnerships in the field of education and training submitted by European NGOs

The ERASMUS-ED… call for proposals is part of the Erasmus+ Programme, specifically geared towards Cooperation Partnerships for European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in education and training. The call is particularly aimed at enhancing collaborative efforts to develop, transfer, and implement innovative practices across various educational sectors. Eligible applicants are specifically European NGOs with at least nine entities established in different EU Member States or associated countries. The project encourages the formation of a consortium with a minimum of three organizations from three different eligible countries. The projects must focus on cooperation, innovation, and exchanges of best practices within the framework of education and training. The funding is provided in fixed lump sum grants of €120,000, €250,000, or €400,000, out of a total budget of €5,000,000 for 2026. Applicants must justify their selection of the grant amount based on projected project costs. Co-funding from additional sources is also required, ensuring financial sustainability. The application process is single-stage, and submissions must be made by 5 March 2026. The projects can last between 12 to 36 months and are assessed based on relevance, project design, partnership quality, and potential impact. Proposals must score a minimum of 70 points overall, with specific thresholds in each category. The call encourages projects that align with European priorities such as inclusion, sustainability, and digital innovation. Dissemination of project outcomes at local, regional, and transnational levels is also expected. The application must adhere to specific formatting requirements outlined in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide, and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal will serve as the submission platform. Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to foster international collaboration among European NGOs, promoting innovative educational practices and enhancing the quality and relevance of educational initiatives throughout Europe.

The Partnerships for Cooperation - Cooperation Partnerships in the field of education and training submitted by European NGOs (ERASMUS-ED…) call is part of the Erasmus+ Programme and offers ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants (ERASMUS-LS). The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) manages the Cooperation Partnerships in the field of education and training submitted by European NGOs. The applicant coordinator must be a European NGO active in the field of education and training. The European body/secretariat of the European NGO applies on behalf of the European NGO. The primary goal of these Cooperation Partnerships is to enhance the quality and relevance of organizational activities, strengthen partner networks, increase transnational operational capacity, boost internationalization, and facilitate the exchange and development of new practices, methods, and ideas. The projects aim to support the development, transfer, and implementation of innovative practices, as well as joint initiatives promoting cooperation, peer learning, and exchanges of experience at the European level. The expected results should be re-usable, transferable, upscalable, and have a strong transdisciplinary dimension. Selected projects are expected to disseminate their results at local, regional, national, and transnational levels. These partnerships are anchored to the priorities and policy frameworks of each Erasmus+ sector at both European and national levels, aiming to incentivize cross-sectoral and horizontal cooperation in thematic areas. The call employs a single-stage deadline model. The planned opening date is 4 December 2025, and the deadline for applications is 5 March 2026, at 17:00 Brussels time. The evaluation period is scheduled from March to July 2026, with information to applicants provided in September 2026. The signature of the grant agreement is expected between September and December 2026. The total budget for ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants is €5,000,000 for the year 2026. Conditions for admissibility include compliance with the proposal page limit and layout guidelines described in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 and Part B of the Application Form, which is available in the Submission System. The page limit for Part B (Technical Description) is 70 pages. The layout is detailed in the Important Notice of the application form. Eligible countries, other eligible conditions, financial and operational capacity, and exclusion criteria are all detailed in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026. The submission and evaluation processes are also described in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026. Evaluation criteria, scoring, thresholds, and the overall evaluation process are described in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026. The legal and financial setup of the grants is not applicable (n/a). Applicants can find application form templates, including the Standard application form (ERASMUS LSI) and the Calculator (ERASMUS LS ENGO). Guidance is available in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026. Model Grant Agreements (MGA) are provided, including the Lump Sum MGA. Additional documents include the Erasmus+ Work Programme, Erasmus Regulation 2021/817, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA Annotated Model Grant Agreement, and guidance on managing lump sum grants. Further resources include the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and the Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement. LEARs, Account Administrators, and self-registrants can publish partner requests for open and forthcoming topics on the Funding & Tenders Portal. The submission system is planned to open on the date stated in the topic header. For help related to this call, applicants can contact EACEA-EPLUS-EDU-ENGO@ec.europa.eu. Additional support is available through the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ for proposal submissions and the IT Helpdesk for technical issues. The Online Manual provides a step-by-step guide through the Portal processes. In summary, this Erasmus+ call aims to foster cooperation partnerships among European NGOs in the field of education and training. It supports projects that develop and implement innovative practices, promote peer learning, and facilitate the exchange of experiences at the European level. The call encourages transnational cooperation and the sharing of project results to enhance the quality and relevance of education and training activities across Europe. The application process involves adhering to specific guidelines for proposal submission, eligibility, and evaluation, as detailed in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 and related documents.

Eligible Applicant Types: The applicant coordinator must be a European NGO active in the field of education and training. The European body/secretariat of the European NGO applies on behalf of the European NGO. Funding Type: Grant, specifically an ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant (ERASMUS-LS). Consortium Requirement: While the coordinator must be a European NGO, the program supports Cooperation Partnerships, suggesting that a consortium of multiple applicants is expected or at least encouraged. Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The call is targeted towards European NGOs, implying geographic eligibility within Europe. The program is anchored to the priorities and policy frameworks of each Erasmus+ sector, both at European and national level. Target Sector: Education and Training. The call specifically mentions Cooperation Partnerships in the field of education and training. Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the focus is on European NGOs and the Erasmus+ program, which operates at European and national levels. Therefore, EU member states and countries participating in the Erasmus+ program are implicitly included. Project Stage: The program aims to support the development, transfer, and/or implementation of innovative practices, as well as joint initiatives promoting cooperation, peer learning, and exchanges of experience. This suggests projects in the development, validation, or demonstration stages. The results should be re-usable, transferable and upscalable. Funding Amount: The total budget for the topic ERASMUS-ED… - ERASMUS-LS ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants is €5,000,000. The indicative number of grants is not specified in the provided text. Application Type: Open call. Nature of Support: Money, specifically lump sum grants. Application Stages: 1, single-stage. Success Rates: Not specified in the provided text. Co-funding Requirement: Not specified in the provided text. Summary: This is a call for proposals under the Erasmus+ program, specifically targeting Cooperation Partnerships in the field of education and training. The call, ERASMUS-ED…, is for ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants (ERASMUS-LS) and has a total budget of €5,000,000. The call is managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The primary goal of these Cooperation Partnerships is to enhance the quality and relevance of activities, develop and reinforce partner networks, increase the capacity to operate jointly at the transnational level, boost internationalization, and exchange or develop new practices and methods. The program supports the development, transfer, and implementation of innovative practices, as well as joint initiatives promoting cooperation, peer learning, and exchanges of experience at the European level. Projects should aim for results that are re-usable, transferable, upscalable, and have a strong transdisciplinary dimension. Selected projects are expected to share their results at local, regional, national, and transnational levels. The applicant coordinator must be a European NGO active in the field of education and training. The European body/secretariat of the European NGO applies on behalf of the European NGO. The call follows a single-stage submission process. The call was published on 27 November 2025, and the deadline for submitting applications is 5 March 2026, at 17:00 (Brussels time). The evaluation period is from March to July 2026, and information to applicants will be provided in September 2026. The grant agreement is expected to be signed between September and December 2026. The application form's technical description (Part B) has a page limit of 70 pages. The layout is described in the Important Notice of the application form. Applicants should consult the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 for detailed information on eligibility, evaluation criteria, and other relevant aspects of the call.