Grantia

Small-scale Partnerships

Funding for small-scale collaborations in sport, education, and youth work to engage grassroots organizations, newcomers, and underrepresented groups. Targets projects with a European dimension but flexible formats, including local and transnational activities.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Upcoming

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Deadline

2026-03-05

Open Date

2025-12-18

Overview

Funding for small-scale collaborations in sport, education, and youth work to engage grassroots organizations, newcomers, and underrepresented groups. Targets projects with a European dimension but flexible formats, including local and transnational activities.

Who Can Apply

Public or private organizations active in sport, education, vocational training, youth, or related fields. Open to consortia of at least two organizations from different eligible countries, including less experienced or small-scale actors.

Funding Details

  • Grant amount: €30,000–€60,000 per project
  • Funding rate: 80% of eligible costs
  • Project duration: 6–24 months

What Is Funded

  • Grassroots initiatives in sport, education, and youth work
  • Activities promoting inclusion, active citizenship, and European cooperation
  • Transnational and national projects with a European dimension
  • Network-building and policy synergies at local, regional, or international levels

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must operate at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–6, focusing on applied development or piloting rather than basic research or commercial deployment.

Key Dates

  • Call opens: 2025-12-17
  • Deadline: 2026-03-04T23:00:00Z
  • 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. Applicants must use the standard ERASMUS LSI application form and adhere to page limits outlined in the call documents.

Post-Award Obligations

  • Reporting on project implementation and outcomes
  • Dissemination of results, including acknowledgment of EU funding
  • Compliance with financial and operational requirements as per the Model Grant Agreement (MGA)

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.