Erasmus+ 2021-2027

Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport. It provides funding and support for organisations to carry out projects that match its objectives, and that encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning.

Erasmus+ Opportunities for Adult Educators and Learners

Adult Education staff and learners can travel to another country to train, job-shadow or learn. This is a 'Mobility Project', part of Erasmus+ Key Action 1. Adult Education organisations can collaborate with other relevant organisations to achieve a shared goal or share good practices. These are 'Cooperation Partnerships', part of Erasmus+ Key Action 2. Teachers, trainers and others involved in Adult Education can take part in short Training courses and Cooperation Activities, both in Ireland and in other countries. Many are open to newcomers, so you do not need to be part of an existing Erasmus+ project.

EPALE

EPALE stands for the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe. It is a multilingual, open membership community.

EPALE is the hub for news, reports, events and discussion on Adult Learning across Europe, and invites teachers, trainers, researchers, academics, and policy makers to get involved.

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Languages

Adult Education initiatives that teach or celebrate languages in innovative ways can apply for the European Language Label award. Adult Education professionals can take part in relevant language workshops at the European Centre for Modern Languages. Organisations and learners can also hold events to celebrate the European Day of Languages on 26 September.

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Upcoming Events

Early Years Drop In Erasmus+

Early Years Drop In Erasmus+

Drop in clinic for those in the early years sector applying for Erasmus+ who have last minute questions regarding the application form.

  • Event Date: Wed Feb 11th
  • Location: Ireland
  • Mode: Online
  • Registration Deadline: 11.02.2026
  • Audience: Early Years Educators
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Collaborating for Inclusion: Best Practices for Erasmus+ Adult Education Mobilities Involving Learners with Disabilities

Collaborating for Inclusion: Best Practices for Erasmus+ Adult Education Mobilities Involving Learners with Disabilities

This contact-making seminar focuses on inclusion of persons with disabilities within the adult education sector, with a particular emphasis on Erasmus+ opportunities for inclusive learner mobilities.

  • Event Date: Mon Mar 23rd
  • Location: Ireland
  • Mode: Blended
  • Registration Deadline: 03.02.2026
  • Audience: Adult education organisations delivering formal, non-formal and informal learning programmes for persons with disabilities
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Partnership Building Activity for Youth Organizations Between Türkiye & SALTO EECA Countries with special focus on EU Youth Policy

Partnership Building Activity for Youth Organizations Between Türkiye & SALTO EECA Countries with special focus on EU Youth Policy

This activity is a Partnership Building Activity with information & discussion sessions on EU Youth Policy.

  • Event Date: Mon Mar 23rd
  • Location: International (EU subsidised)
  • Mode: In-person
  • Registration Deadline: 9.02.2026
  • Audience: Youth Sector
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ECML workshop “Using ECML resources to support plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture”

ECML workshop “Using ECML resources to support plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture”

The ECML is pleased to announce that it will hold the workshop “Using ECML resources to support plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture”.

  • Event Date: Tue Apr 14th
  • Location: International (EU subsidised)
  • Mode: In-person
  • Registration Deadline: 16.02.2026
  • Audience: Languages
Strengthening Youth Participation Mechanisms at the EU Level

Strengthening Youth Participation Mechanisms at the EU Level

This course is a 4-day training arranged by the Spanish Youth Council in order to discuss relevant youth participation mechanisms at the EU level.

  • Event Date: Wed Apr 15th
  • Location: International (EU subsidised)
  • Mode: In-person
  • Registration Deadline: 20.02.2026
  • Audience: Youth Workers & Leaders
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European Forum of Young Leaders 2026

European Forum of Young Leaders 2026

The  European Forum of Young Leaders will create a space for active youth activists from Poland and other countries of the European Union to exchange experiences, network, and engage in discussions on issues that are crucial to young people across Europe. 

  • Event Date: Mon Apr 27th
  • Location: International (EU subsidised)
  • Mode: In-person
  • Registration Deadline: 15.02.2026
  • Audience: Youth and Community Organisations
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