The European Commission has launched the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposal, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around €5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects.

Staying true to its long-standing commitment to mobility and cooperation, Erasmus+ will in 2026 expand support for partnerships and mobility in the school sector. This initiative will help organisations test and implement innovative teaching methods conducive to basic skills, supporting EU efforts in civic engagement, democratic participation, and promoting shared values.

The 2026 call is fully aligned with the Union of Skills strategy, a comprehensive plan to enhance high-quality education, training, and lifelong learning. This initiative aims to deliver higher levels of basic and advanced skills; provide opportunities for people to regularly update and learn new skills; facilitate recruitment by businesses across the EU; and attract, develop and retain top talent in Europe.

Erasmus+ is committed to its overarching priorities: inclusion, digital and green transitions, and democratic participation. It also continues to support Ukrainian learners and educators in Ukraine as well as Ukrainians who have been displaced in the EU or in a country associated with the programme. 

This 2026 call will offer learning mobility experiences for approximately 1,275,000 participants. It will support over 100,000 organisations involved in Erasmus+ projects, such as higher education institutions, schools, VET centres, companies, youth and sport organisations.  

Organisations active in education, training, youth, or sport (such as schools, universities, vocational institutions, NGOs, and youth groups) are eligible to apply for funding. Individuals, including learners, teachers, and young people, can participate through these organisations.

At B2EU Consulting, we closely monitor all major EU funding developments, including key programmes such as Erasmus+. Our team ensures that clients stay informed about new opportunities and evolving priorities, supporting them in identifying the right calls, developing strong proposals, and maximising their chances of securing funding in an increasingly competitive landscape.