Adult Education: Support to the Regional Skills Partnerships in the Pact for Skills

Overview

Funding supports transnational policy experimentations to strengthen regional skills partnerships under the Pact for Skills, focusing on training working-age adults to address labor market needs. Targets existing regional partnerships (single or multi-region, within or across countries) to develop and test scalable, evidence-based solutions.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include consortia of organizations from EU Member States and associated countries, such as public authorities, education/training providers, businesses, social partners, and research institutions. Partnerships must already be established under the Pact for Skills.

Funding Details

Details on grant amounts, total budget, funding rates, and co-funding requirements are specified in the call document. Funding is provided as a lump sum under the Erasmus+ Programme.

What Is Funded

Activities must align with the Pact for Skills’ objectives, including:

• Development and implementation of training programs for working-age adults.
• Testing and evaluating innovative approaches to upskilling/reskilling.
• Mutual learning and knowledge-sharing across regions/countries.
• Scalable solutions to address regional skills gaps and labor market priorities.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) requirements are stated. Projects must demonstrate methodological soundness, strategic leadership, and a strong European dimension.

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 follows criteria outlined in the call document, with thresholds and scoring applied.

Post-Award Obligations

Reporting and dissemination requirements are specified in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide and Model Grant Agreement. Projects must ensure evidence-based policy contributions and mutual learning outcomes.

Geographic Scope & Language

Open to applicants from EU Member States and associated countries. Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

• Proposals must adhere to the page limits and layout guidelines provided in the call document.
• Financial and operational capacity, as well as exclusion criteria, apply as per the call conditions.
• Consult the Erasmus+ Programme Guide and call-specific annexes for detailed rules.