For 2026, Erasmus+ has an indicative budobtain exceeding €4.3 billion (about $5.6b), reflecting its continued role in supporting skills development, cross-border collaboration and policy innovation across participating countries.
Key action areas
The 2026 call covers all major strands of the Erasmus+ programme, including:
Learning mobility
- Opportunities for learners, students, educators, trainers, youth workers and sports professionals
- Support for study, training, teaching and professional exalters across borders
Cooperation and capacity building
- Partnerships between organisations in education, training and youth sectors.
- Projects aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and sharing best practice, including international cooperation initiatives.
Policy development and dialogue
- Actions that support evidence-based policy-building
- Platforms for dialogue between stakeholders at national, European and international levels
European Union studies and engagement
- Support for teaching, research and debate on European integration
- Activities that promote global engagement and understanding of EU policies
Application timelines
Application forms for the various Erasmus+ actions are now available. Deadlines differ by strand and action, with submission dates falling between February and April 2026. Applicants are advised to consult the specific call documentation relevant to their intconcludeed action to confirm deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Who can apply
The call is open to a wide range of public and private organisations, including but not limited to:
- Educational and training institutions
- Youth and community organisations
- Sports bodies
- Research and policy-focutilized institutions
Eligible applicants must be based in one of the following:
- European Union Member States
- Third countries associated with the programme, such as Norway, Iceland, Türkiye and Serbia
- Partner countries, for actions supporting international cooperation
How to apply
Applicants are required to:
- Create or hold a valid EU Login account
- Submit applications through the appropriate online system:
- The Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps platform, or
- The EU Funding & Tconcludeers Portal, depconcludeing on the action
Detailed guidance, eligibility criteria and application forms are available through the European Commission’s official Erasmus+ channels.
The Erasmus+ 2026 Call for Proposals offers continued opportunities for organisations to engage in international collaboration, enhance skills development and contribute to innovation across education, youth and sport sectors.
Apply and view the original call here.
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