Erasmus+ Calls: A funding opportunity for collaborative projects in education, training, youth and sport

07 February 2025 /

Erasmus+ what is it?

The aim of this programme is to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional and personal development of people in the fields of education, training, youth and sport in Europe, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, job creation, social cohesion, the promotion of innovation and the strengthening of European identity and citizenship.

The Erasmus+ programme is structured around a number of key actions:

  • Key Action 1 (KA1): Mobility of individuals.
  • Key action 2 (KA2): Cooperation between organisations and institutions.
  • Key action 3 (KA3): Support for policy development and cooperation.
  • Jean Monnet Action: Promoting teaching and research in European Studies worldwide.

Since its creation, the Erasmus+ programme has established itself as an essential programme for education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Among its various actions, Key Action 2 (KA2) occupies a special place by promoting cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practice.

What are the challenges of applying for Erasmus+ Key Action 2?

Erasmus+ Key Action 2 (or KA2) aims to support cooperation projects between organisations across Europe. It encourages structural collaboration between schools, universities, businesses, NGOs and other stakeholders. It enables innovative educational projects to be developed to meet the societal, economic and educational challenges facing Europe.

What types of projects does Key Action 2 support?

  • Cooperation support projects, comprising cooperation partnerships and simplified partnership projects.
  • Partnerships of Excellence, including European Universities, Centres of Professional Excellence, Erasmus+ Teacher Academies and the Erasmus Mundus action.
  • Innovation partnerships, including innovation alliances and foresight projects.
  • Capacity-building projects, whether in the field of higher education, vocational training, youth or sport.
  • Non-profit-making European sporting events.

Who can take part?

These KA2 projects can involve players of all kinds: companies, associations, NGOs, education and training establishments and organisations, local authorities, etc. In general, participating organisations must be established in an EU Member State or a third country associated with the programme, but certain actions are also open to participating organisations from third countries not associated with the programme.

How much funding is involved?

The amounts vary according to the nature of the project, the number of partners involved and the duration of the initiatives. Here are some general guidelines:
Funding varies according to the type of project, the number of partners and the duration:

  • Cooperation partnerships: €30,000 to €400,000 (6 to 36 months).
  • Partnerships of excellence :
    o European universities: several million euros (4 years).
    o Professional centres of excellence: €40 to €50 million per year.
    o Erasmus+ Academies: €1 to 2 million per project.
    o Erasmus Mundus: €4 to 5 million for joint Masters courses.
  • Partnerships for innovation :
    o Alliances for innovation: up to €1m (3 years).
    o Forward-looking projects: up to €4m.
  • Capacity building: €50,000 to €1m, depending on the sector.
  • European sporting events: €100,000 to €500,000.

What calls for proposals in 2025?

How do I apply?

You have two options: some calls for proposals can be accessed directly via the European Commission website (Funding & Tenders), while others are managed by the national Erasmus+ agencies. In France, the MonProjetErasmus+ platform provides all the information you need to apply for an Erasmus+ 2021-2027 grant. This platform allows you to apply for mobility or partnership projects, in compliance with the guidelines and criteria defined in the calls for proposals.
For more information on the Erasmus+ calls, you can follow the information webinars of the Erasmus+ France Agency: Agenda | Agence ERASMUS+ France / Education Formation.
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