Partnerships for Cooperation - Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Youth submitted by European NGOs 2026

Overview

Grants for European NGOs to foster transnational cooperation in youth work, improving quality, capacity, and innovation in youth-focused organizations and institutions. Targets projects addressing common priorities in youth while enabling organizational transformation.

Who Can Apply

European NGOs active in the youth field, as defined in the ERASMUS+ Programme Guide 2026 (Part D – Glossary of terms). Only applications submitted by eligible European NGOs are accepted.

Funding Details

Funding follows the ERASMUS+ Programme Guide 2026, including lump-sum grants. Specific amounts, funding rates, and budget allocations are detailed in the guide.

What Is Funded

Projects that:

• Enhance quality in youth work, activities, and practices.
• Build transnational and cross-sectoral capacity of organizations.
• Address common needs and priorities in youth.
• Drive transformation and innovation at individual, organizational, or sectoral levels.

Key Dates

• Call publication: 2025-11-28
• Deadline for queries: 2026-02-26 (end of business)
• Application deadline: 2026-03-04T23:00:00Z (17:00 Brussels time)
• Evaluation period: March–July 2026
• Applicant notification: August 2026
• Grant agreement signature: December 2026

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants must use the standard ERASMUS LSI application form and adhere to a 70-page limit for the Part B Technical Description.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries are listed in the ERASMUS+ Programme Guide 2026. Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

• Only European NGOs meeting the ERASMUS+ Programme Guide definition are eligible.
• Financial and operational capacity requirements apply (see Programme Guide).
• Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are outlined in the Programme Guide.
• Queries must be submitted by 2026-02-26.