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THE NEW ERASMUS+ IS HERE!

Erasmus+ 2021-2027

Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training and youth work, 2021-2027.

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WHAT IS ERASMUS+?
About Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for adult education, school education, vocational education and training, and youth work, running from 2021 to 2027.

The new programme will have a bigger budget: €26.2 billion for all of Europe, compared to €14.7 billion for 2014-2020. It will fund learning mobility and cross-border cooperation projects for ten million Europeans of all ages and all backgrounds.

There are four key priorities: inclusion, active participation, and supporting environmental and digital transitions. Erasmus+ will also support the development of the European Education Area, and the resilience of education and training systems in the face of the pandemic.

Read the full press release about the new programme or visit the Erasmus+ website for more.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF ERASMUS+?
Erasmus+ Objectives
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Support through lifelong learning

Erasmus+ supports the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training and youth, in Europe and beyond.

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Build a European Education Area

Erasmus+ is key to European strategic cooperation in education and training, and in advancing youth policy cooperation under the Youth Strategy 2019-2027.

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Promote Learning Mobility in Education and Training

Erasmus+ promotes learning mobility of staff, pupils and learners, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion and equity, excellence, creativity and innovation.

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Promote Learning Mobility in Youth

Erasmus+ supports young people, youth workers and organisations to actively participate in non-formal and informal learning mobility.

WHAT ARE THE PRIORITIES OF ERASMUS+?
Erasmus+ Priorities
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Inclusion and Diversity

Erasmus+ promotes equal opportunities and access, inclusion, diversity and fairness.

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Digital Transformation

Erasmus+ emphasises the increased need to harness the potential of digital technologies for teaching and learning and to develop digital skills for all.

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Environment and Fight Against Climate Change

Environment and climate action are key priorities for the EU, with a target of becoming climate neutral by 2050.

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Participation in Democratic Life

Erasmus+ supports active citizenship and ethics in lifelong learning, and prioritises projects that foster participation.

WHO ARE THE NATIONAL AGENCIES IN IRELAND?
About Léargas

Léargas and the Higher Education Authority (HEA) are the National Agencies for Erasmus+ in Ireland. The HEA manages Higher Education and Léargas manages all other areas:

  • Adult Education
  • School Education
  • Vocational Education and Training
  • Youth
Meet the team
Programme Guide
WHAT TYPES OF ERASMUS+ PROJECTS DO LÉARGAS SUPPORT?
Erasmus+ Projects

Erasmus+ is divided into different 'Key Actions'.  In Léargas we support projects under 'Key Action 1 - Mobility' and 'Key Action 2 - Partnerships'.

Key Action 1 - Mobility is for projects where teachers, trainers, pupil, learners, or young people from an organsiation travel to another European country to exchange ideas, learn, train or job shadow.

Key Action 2 - Partnerships for Cooperation .is for organisations that want to work with counterparts in Europe to develop ideas or produce innovative 'deliverables' like training courses or tools.

Download the 2021 Programme Guide
WHEN DO I APPLY?
Erasmus+ Deadlines
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Adult Education
18 May 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Learners and Staff (Key Action 1)

21 May 2021, 11 am

Cooperation Partnerships (Key Action 2)

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

05 October 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Learners and Staff (Key Action 1)

03 November 2021, 11 am

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

 

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School Education
18 May 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Pupils and Staff (Key Action 1)

21 May 2021, 11 am

Cooperation Partnerships (Key Action 2)

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

05 October 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Learners and Staff (Key Action 1)

03 November 2021, 11 am

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

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Vocational Education and Training
18 May 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Learners and Staff (Key Action 1)

21 May 2021, 11 am

Cooperation Partnerships (Key Action 2)

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

03 November 2021, 11 am

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

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Youth
18 May 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Youth Workers, Youth Exchanges, Youth Participation Activities (Key Action 1)

21 May 2021, 11 am

Cooperation Partnerships (Key Action 2)

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

05 October 2021, 11 am

Mobility for Youth Workers, Youth Exchanges, Youth Participation Activities (Key Action 1)

03 November 2021, 11 am

Small-scale Partnerships (Key Action 2)

These are the official Erasmus+ application deadlines for 2021.  All deadlines close strictly at 11:00am Irish time (12:00 noon Brussels time). If you miss the official application deadline you will not be able to apply. The only case in which late applications may be eligible is if there is a technical problem on the side of the European Commission, not of the applicant. There are very specific conditions where a late application caused by a technical problem can be accepted.

If you are experiencing difficulties with applications for Cooperation Partnerships & Small-scale Partnerships in Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth. Please get in touch. Applications can be submitted until 5pm (Irish time) today https://bit.ly/2S6jXKr

These are:

  • The date and time of the last submission attempt (listed in the submission summary) is before the deadline.
  • You inform the Programme Finance and Operations team of the difficulty within 24 hours of the application deadline.
  • You email opsfin@leargas.ie the complete, unmodified application form (in pdf format) within two hours of the application deadline, along with a screenshot of any error notification.

We will then review the issue and decide whether or not the late submission is eligible. If it is, we will inform you of the next steps for submission.

Please visit the European Commission website for more information on submitting an application form.

Mobility project application deadlines are the same for both short-term projects and organisations holding an accreditation. Check the official Erasmus+ Programme Guide for full details. 

WHAT FUNDING ALLOCATION RULES ARE THERE IN 2021?
Erasmus+ Funding Allocation 2021
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Adult Education

There is no specified funding allocation for Accredited organisations.

60% of the funding for Mobility Projects will be allocated under the first application deadline.

50% of the funding for Small-scale Partnerships will be allocated under the first application deadline.

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School Education

10% of the funding will be allocated to Accredited organisations.

60% of the funding for Mobility Projects will be allocated under the first application deadline.

80% of the funding for Small-scale Partnerships will be allocated under the first application deadline.

Download the 2021 School Education budget allocation.

 

 
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Vocational Education and Training

60% of the funding will be allocated to Accredited organisations.

100% of the funding for Mobility Projects will be allocated under the first application deadline.

50% of the funding for Small-scale Partnerships will be allocated under the first application deadline.

Download the 2021 VET budget allocation.

 

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Youth

30% of the funding will be allocated to Accredited organisations.

50% of the funding for Mobility Projects will be allocated under the first application deadline.

50% of the funding for Small-scale Partnerships will be allocated under the first application deadline.

Download the 2021 Youth budget allocation.

Programme Guide
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Next Steps

If you are thinking of applying this year, you can view the 2021 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals or read the Erasmus+ 2021 Programme Guide.

But don’t worry if it seems a lot to take in! We will hold a range of online application workshops and information sessions in 2021 to support you. Keep an eye on our Event Calendar or sign up to our newsletters for details. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

Visit our deadlines section for this year’s application deadlines. If you have specific questions about your area, check our Meet the Team page for contact details.

Scroll down for more detail on Erasmus+ project types.

Download the 2021 Programme Guide
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Mobility Projects

Key Action 1: Mobility of Individuals

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What is a mobility project?

A mobility project is one where an organisation sends staff, learners, pupils or young people to travel to another country to work, train, learn or job shadow. Funding is available for Irish organisations that are active in Adult Education, School Education, VET or Youth. Examples of mobility projects include:

  • Young people going on a youth exchange
  • Vocational learners training and getting working experience
  • Adult Education staff job-shadowing peers
  • Staff going on training courses or visiting peer organisations for their professional development.

There are many options! The project type you apply for depends on the sector your organisation is active in. For example, a school that wants to send staff for training would apply under 'Mobility projects for school pupils and staff'. The categories are:

  • Mobility Projects for adult education learners and staff
  • Mobility Projects for school pupils and staff
  • Mobility Projects for VET learners and staff
  • Mobility Projects for Youth Workers
  • Youth Exchanges
  • Youth Participation Activities
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ERASMUS+ MOBILITY PROJECTS
Adult Education

Key Action 1 Adult Education Mobility projects support adult educators and, for the first time, adult learners.

What is an Adult Learner? The following definition* has been developed by Léargas in consultation with national authorities in Ireland, for the purposes of identifying Adult Learner participation in Key Action 1 mobility projects in the Adult Education field of Erasmus+:

Any adult learner who is no longer in initial education or training that is returning to, or participating in, some form of non-vocational continuing learning (formal, non-formal, informal) or who experiences educational disadvantage or other obstacles that impacts their participation in a learning programme.

* This definition does not include vocational education and training learners, who are covered by Erasmus+ VET.

Read more about Ireland’s FET Strategy on the Solas website.

Adult Education organisations can empower their learners and provide professional development for their staff through Erasmus+.  There are lots of opportunities to exchange knowledge and working methods with your peers in other countries taking part in Erasmus+.

Possible activities include:

  • Individual and group mobility of adult learners who have fewer opportunities
  • Teaching or training at a partner organisation
  • Participating in courses or training abroad
  • Job-shadowing in a partner organsation.

Download the list of eligible organisations.

For more details contact our Project Support and Development Team.

 

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Denise Shannon

Project Support and Development

dshannon@leargas.ie

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ERASMUS+ MOBILITY PROJECTS
School Education

Key Action 1 School Education Mobility projects support school students, teachers and school staff.

Schools at any level - from pre-school to post-primary - can receive funding for projects.  You can open Europe to your students and provide professional development for teachers and other school staff through Erasmus+.  Make the most of opportunities to exchange knowledge and working methods with your peers in other countries taking part in Erasmus+.

Possible activities include:

  • Group mobility of school students (at least two per group)
  • Teaching in a partner school
  • Participating in courses or training abroad
  • Job-shadowing in a partner school or other relevant organsation.

Download the list of eligible organisations.

For more details contact our Project Support and Development Team.

 

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Deirdre O'Brien

Project Support and Development

dobrien@leargas.ie

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ERASMUS+ MOBILITY PROJECTS
Vocational Education and Training

Key Action 1 Vocational Education and Training Mobility Projects support the professional development of vocational education staff and learners. 

VET organisations, such as Colleges of Further Education, can receive funding to send their learners on work placements in Europe and to provide exciting professional development opportunities for their staff. 

Educators have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and working methods with their peers in other countries taking part in Erasmus+, and to learn from one another.

Possible activities include:

  • VET traineeships for learners in a workplace or VET school
  • Teaching or training at a partner VET school, enterprise or organisation
  • Participating in training abroad
  • Job-shadowing in an enterprise or VET organisation.

Download the list of eligible organisations.

For more details contact our Project Support and Development Team.

 

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Elva Duggan

Project Support and Development

eduggan@leargas.ie

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ERASMUS+ MOBILITY PROJECTS
Youth

Key Action 1 Youth Mobility Projects support non-formal and informal learning opportunities for young people and youth workers.

Young people and youth workers can spend time abroad building their life experience, learning about different cultures, improving their language and other skills and building on their professional development.

Young people can also take part in, or run projects that encourage youth participation in democratic life, give young people the opportunity to take part in civic society and bring them together with decision makers at a local, regional, national or transnational level.

Learning activities in Youth aim to have a significantly positive impact on young people, youth organisations and communities.

Possible activities include:

  • Youth Exchanges
  • Youth Participation activities which are youth-driven local, national and transnational participation projects run by informal groups of young people and/or youth organisations encouraging youth participation in Europe's democratic life
  • Mobility projects for the professional development of Youth Workers.

For more details contact our Project Support and Development Team.

 

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Audrey Reilly

Youth Exchanges

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Ruth Coughlan

Youth Worker Mobility

rcoughlan@leargas.ie

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Pia Janning

Youth Participation Activities

pjanning@leargas.ie

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Partnerships for Cooperation

KA2: Cooperation Partnerships and Small-scale Partnerships

Adult Education | School Education | VET | Youth

 

What is a partnership project?

A partnership project is one where an organisation works with other relevant groups across Europe to develop, transfer or implement innovative practices.  Funding is available for Irish organisations, institutions, companies and research organisations that are active in Adult Education, School Education, VET or Youth. Examples of partnerships projects include:

  • An Adult Education organisation working with expert organisations to develop an innovative training course 
  • A school working with other schools to develop its approach to digital learning

There are two types of partnership project:

  • Cooperation Partnerships
  • Small-scale Partnerships
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ERASMUS+ partnerships for cooperation
Cooperation Partnerships

Cooperation Partnerships aim to:

  • Increase quality in the work, activities and practices of the organisations and institutions involved
  • Build capacity of organisations to work transnationally and across sectors
  • Address common needs and priorities in the fields of education, training and youth
  • Enable transformation and change, leading to improvements and new approaches at individual, organisational or sectoral level.

For more details contact the Project Support and Development Team:

Adult Education and Youth - Denise Shannon
School Education - Deirdre O'Brien
VET - Siobhán Wallace
 

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ERASMUS+ Partnerships for cooperation
Small-scale Partnerships

Small-scale Partnerships have similar aims to Cooperation Partnerships and are designed to widen access to Erasmus+.  They are shorter and have simpler administrative requirements than Cooperation Partnerships. They aim to support:

  • Grassroots organisations
  • Less experienced organisations
  • Newcomers to Erasmus+.

For more details contact the Project Support and Development Team.

Adult Education and Youth - Denise Shannon
School Education - Deirdre O'Brien
VET - Siobhán Wallace

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HOW CAN LÉARGAS SUPPORT YOU?
Upcoming Events

The Léargas team are here to help you access Erasmus+ opportunities. We have a range of events to guide you through developing your project idea, to submitting your application, to planning a high-quality project. Join us online at:

  • Information Sessions
  • Project Idea Labs
  • Application Workshops
  • Webinar Wednesdays
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO BEFORE APPLYING?
Registering for Erasmus+

The Erasmus+ application process is all online.  If you are new to the programme, you'll need to set up an 'EU Login account' and then an 'Organisation ID' with the European Commission.  This process ensures that your organisation is eligible to receive Erasmus+ funding. Once you have an Organisation ID, you can use it for all your applications between 2021-2027.

Our Finance and Operations team are here to support you with Organisation ID. We have laid out the steps in our Organisation ID guide.  Follow each step and you'll soon be on your way to accessing all the benefits that Erasmus+ has to offer!

Download the Organisation ID Guide
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HOW DO I APPLY?
Apply Online

The Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps platform is the single entry point to the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes from 2021-2027. It enables you to:

 

  • Submit applications for grants
  • Submit applications for accreditations
  • Manage your organisation details.

From this page you can see what Erasmus+ opportunities are currently available and login in with your EU Login account to register your organisation and submit your application form.

Be sure to read the Guide for Applicants before applying.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to the Léargas team.

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