Funding Guidance
Erasmus+ is a leading programme of the European Union that promotes international cooperation in the fields of education, training, youth, and sport. It supports projects that improve the quality of education, encourage innovation, strengthen skills development, and foster collaboration among organisations across Europe.
Through Erasmus+, institutions and organisations can participate in activities such as learning mobility, strategic partnerships, and collaborative innovation projects. These initiatives help individuals and communities gain new knowledge, develop practical skills, and build strong European networks.
INNOVAQEU actively contributes to the development and implementation of Erasmus+ projects by supporting organisations throughout the funding process. From identifying opportunities and designing project concepts to preparing competitive proposals and managing project implementation, INNOVAQEU helps partners navigate each stage of the Erasmus+ journey and maximise their chances of success.
Your Erasmus+ Application Journey
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Step 1: Understanding the Erasmus+ Programme
The first step in preparing a successful Erasmus+ application is gaining a clear understanding of the programme’s structure, priorities, and funding opportunities. Applicants should carefully review the Erasmus+ Programme Guide for the relevant year to identify the most suitable Key Action and project type for their organisation.
Erasmus+ supports activities that strengthen education, training, youth development, and international cooperation. By exploring the programme guidelines, organisations can better understand eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and how their project ideas align with European objectives.
Step 2: Checking Eligibility
Before developing a project proposal, organisations must confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements for Erasmus+ funding. In most cases, applications must be submitted by organisations such as schools, universities, training providers, NGOs, or public institutions rather than individuals.
Depending on the Key Action and project type, applicants may also need to form partnerships with organisations from other participating countries. Understanding the eligibility criteria early helps ensure that the project proposal meets the programme’s formal requirements and funding conditions.
Step 3: Defining Your Project Idea
Once eligibility is confirmed, the next step is to clearly define the project concept. This includes identifying the needs or challenges your organisation wants to address and outlining the objectives, expected results, and target groups of the project.
A strong Erasmus+ proposal demonstrates how the project contributes to European priorities such as innovation, inclusion, digital transformation, or sustainability.
Step 4: Building Partnerships
Many Erasmus+ projects require collaboration between organisations from different participating countries. Establishing reliable and complementary partners is essential for developing a strong and impactful project.
Partnerships allow organisations to share expertise, exchange good practices, and develop solutions that benefit multiple communities across Europe.
Step 5: Preparing the Application
At this stage, the project idea is translated into a formal proposal using the Erasmus+ application forms. This process involves detailing the project activities, timeline, methodology, budget
Careful preparation and alignment with the programme priorities significantly increase the chances of a successful application.
Step 6: Submission and Evaluation
After completing the application, the proposal is submitted through the official Erasmus+ funding portal before the programme deadline. The project is then evaluated by experts based on criteria such as relevance, quality of design, partnership strength, and potential impact.
Successful proposals receive funding and proceed to the implementation phase, where the project activities are carried out and monitored.
Step 7: Results notification
Once the application is submitted, it is assessed by independent evaluators based on criteria such as relevance, quality of the project design, partnership structure, and expected impact. Projects that meet the programme’s standards are selected for funding.
After approval, the project enters the implementation phase. Organisations begin carrying out the planned activities, monitoring progress, and sharing results to ensure that the project delivers meaningful outcomes and contributes to the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme.