The European Commission has officially opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering a new round of funding in education, training, youth, and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of approximately €5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. This funding aims to strengthen learning opportunities, promote innovative teaching methods, and foster civic engagement and shared European values.
In 2026, Erasmus+ will particularly support partnerships and mobility within the school sector, enabling organisations to test and implement teaching approaches that improve basic skills. The programme aligns with the EU’s Union of Skills strategy, which focuses on developing workforce skills, promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing resilience for quality employment. It also advances overarching priorities such as inclusion, digital and green transitions, and democratic participation.
The programme continues its support for Ukrainian learners and educators, both within Ukraine and among displaced communities across EU member states and Erasmus+ associated countries. Through the 2026 call, around 1,275,000 participants are expected to benefit from learning mobility experiences. More than 100,000 organisations—including higher education institutions, schools, vocational training centres, companies, and youth and sport organisations—will be involved in Erasmus+ projects.
Eligible organisations working in education, training, youth, or sport, such as schools, universities, vocational centres, NGOs, and youth groups, can apply for funding. Individuals, including learners, teachers, and young people, can participate through these organisations. Most applications are submitted to National Agencies in EU or Erasmus+ associated countries, while specific actions, like large Jean Monnet cooperation partnerships, are managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Detailed information is provided in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026.
Erasmus+ continues to support a broad range of initiatives, including learning mobility for study, training, or volunteering, cooperation projects, policy and innovation activities, and Jean Monnet actions that expand opportunities for teaching, learning, and debate across Europe.
