Adult Education: Motivation in Motion: Empowering Adults to Up- and Reskilling

Overview

Supports transnational policy experimentations to develop, test, and scale innovative approaches that motivate adults to engage in up- and reskilling, particularly in trusted environments like libraries, community centers, workplaces, and public employment services. Targets organizations aiming to address barriers such as time constraints or care duties through flexible learning solutions.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include public and private organizations active in adult education, employment, social inclusion, or related fields. Consortia must involve partners from multiple eligible countries, with a focus on transnational cooperation. Specific eligibility conditions are detailed in the call document.

Funding Details

Funding is provided as a grant in EUR. Exact grant amounts, total budget, and funding rates are specified in the call document. Projects are expected to follow a lump-sum funding model, with financial and operational capacity requirements outlined in the official guidelines.

What Is Funded

Focuses on piloting innovative approaches to:

• Stimulate adult participation in learning activities within trusted environments.
• Overcome barriers to training, such as time constraints or care responsibilities.
• Foster partnerships between organizations (e.g., libraries, community centers, workplaces, and public employment services).
• Support evidence-based policy development at the European level.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-01-05
• Deadline: 2026-04-07T22:00:00Z (Brussels time)
• Evaluation period: April – July 2026
• Applicant notification: October 2026
• Grant agreement signature: By January 2027

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Part B of the application (Technical Description) is limited to 40 pages, including a list of relevant previous projects.
• Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the call document.

Post-Award Obligations

Reporting and dissemination requirements are outlined in the call document and the Model Grant Agreement (MGA). Projects must adhere to lump-sum grant management rules, including financial and operational reporting.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: As specified in the call document.
• Application language: English (en).

Notes

• Proposals must demonstrate a strong European dimension, methodological soundness, and potential for scalability.
• Partnerships between diverse organizations are encouraged.
• Detailed admissibility, eligibility, and evaluation conditions are provided in the call document and Erasmus+ Programme Guide.