Overview
Erasmus+ offers specific funding opportunities for youth that focus on:
- non-formal education
- youth work
- youth social action
Erasmus+ offers life changing experiences, particularly for disadvantaged young people. Through international exchange, young people can:
- foster confidence
- learn new skills
- gain a sense of belonging
The Erasmus+ programme also recognises the importance of:
- investing in the youth workforce
- strengthening the quality of youth work by funding training for youth workers
- encouraging partnership building.
The programme enables youth sector organisations to access funding for collaboration projects with organisations in other countries. These partnerships foster shared learning on common challenges, and youth workers can gain new ideas and approaches to implement back home.
As well as the information in this guidance the Erasmus+ National Agency website has details of the Erasmus+ programme, including eligibility and how to apply for funding.