Cooperation Partnerships

Overview

Supports transnational partnerships between organizations in education, training, youth, and sport to develop and implement innovative practices, enhance cooperation, and boost internationalization. Targets institutions seeking to improve quality, capacity, and impact through joint initiatives.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include public or private organizations active in education, training, youth, or sport, such as:

• Educational institutions (schools, universities, vocational training centers)
• Non-profit organizations, associations, or NGOs
• Public authorities (local, regional, or national)
• Private companies (if relevant to the project’s objectives)
• Consortia of at least three organizations from three different eligible countries (EU Member States, associated third countries, or specified non-associated third countries in Regions 1–3, excluding Belarus for partner roles).

Funding Details

• Total budget: Not specified in the call.
• Grant amount: Maximum €400,000 per project (lump sum).
• Funding rate: 80% of eligible costs (co-funding required).
• Project duration: 12 to 36 months.

What Is Funded

Key focus areas include:

• Development, transfer, or implementation of innovative practices in education, training, youth, or sport.
• Transnational cooperation to address common priorities (e.g., inclusion, digital transformation, sustainability).
• Peer learning, capacity building, and exchange of best practices at the European level.
• Joint initiatives promoting societal impact, scalability, and transferability of results.
• Activities must align with the ERASMUS+ Programme Guide and demonstrate potential for long-term benefits.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–6, focusing on validation, demonstration, or early implementation of innovative solutions.

Key Dates

• Call publication: 2025-11-12
• Application deadline: 2026-03-04T23:00:00Z (Brussels time)
• Evaluation period: March–August 2026
• Notification of results: August 2026
• Grant agreement signature: November–December 2026

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Required documents include:

- Completed Application Form (Part B). - Standard application form (ERASMUS LSI). - Calculator (ERASMUS LS SPORT) for budget estimation.

• Proposals must adhere to page limits and formatting guidelines outlined in the call document.

Post-Award Obligations

• Reporting: Submission of interim and final reports, including financial statements.
• Dissemination: Mandatory sharing of project results (e.g., publications, events, digital platforms) to ensure reusability and transferability.
• Monitoring: Compliance with ERASMUS+ Programme Guide and grant agreement terms.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries:

- EU Member States. - Third countries associated with the ERASMUS+ Programme. - Non-associated third countries in Regions 1–3 (e.g., Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership, Southern Mediterranean), with restrictions for Belarus.

• Application language: English (or another official EU language, if specified in the call).

Notes

• Projects must involve at least three organizations from three different eligible countries.
• Innovation and transdisciplinary approaches are prioritized.
• Co-funding (20%) is required; in-kind contributions are not eligible.
• Exclusions: Activities not aligned with ERASMUS+ objectives or lacking transnational cooperation.