School Education: Proficiency in basic skills
Supports transnational policy experimentations to improve basic skills proficiency in school education, targeting education authorities, schools, and practitioners across Europe. Projects must test and evaluate scalable interventions aligned with the EU’s Pathways to School Success framework.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Upcoming
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-04-08
Open Date
2026-01-06
Overview
Supports transnational policy experimentations to improve basic skills proficiency in school education, targeting education authorities, schools, and practitioners across Europe. Projects must test and evaluate scalable interventions aligned with the EU’s Pathways to School Success framework.Who Can Apply
Public or private organisations active in education, training, or youth, including schools, universities, research institutions, NGOs, and public authorities. Consortia must include at least three eligible entities from three different EU Member States or associated countries.Funding Details
- Total budget: €10 million (indicative)
- Grant amount: €500,000–€1.5 million per project
- Funding rate: Up to 80% of eligible costs
- Co-funding: Minimum 20% required from applicants
What Is Funded
- Development, implementation, and testing of policy interventions to improve basic skills (literacy, numeracy, digital, and socio-emotional skills) in school settings.
- Activities aligned with the Pathways to School Success framework, including early intervention, individualised support, and capacity-building for educators.
- Transnational cooperation, mutual learning, and evidence-based policy development.
Technology / Maturity Requirements
Projects must demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4 (technology validated in lab) and 6 (technology demonstrated in relevant environment).Key Dates
- Open date: 2026-01-05
- Deadline: 2026-04-07T22:00:00Z
- Evaluation period: April–July 2026
- Notification to applicants: October 2026
- Grant agreement signature: By January 2027
Application Process (High-Level)
Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal). Proposals must include a 40-page technical description (Part B) and adhere to the call’s layout requirements.Post-Award Obligations
- Reporting on project progress, results, and financial expenditures.
- Dissemination of findings to support EU-wide policy learning.
- Compliance with Erasmus+ Programme Guide and lump-sum grant agreement terms.