About Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport, running from 2021 to 2027. It has a budget of €26.2 billion for all of Europe, to fund learning mobility and cross-border cooperation projects for ten million Europeans of all ages and all backgrounds.
In Ireland, organisations apply to Léargas for funding to carry out projects consistent with its objectives and that encourage European exchange, co-operation and learning. Organisations much be active in Adult Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training, or Youth.
Higher Education organisations should apply to our fellow National Agency in Ireland, the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
What are the Programme Objectives?
Erasmus+
Mobility Projects
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.
Partnerships for Cooperation
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.
Erasmus+ 2021-2027
Erasmus+ provides opportunities for learners and educators across all fields of education. Hear from peers who've benefited from being involved in our Erasmus+ launch video.
Play video about Erasmus+ 2021-2027
Erasmus+ Resources
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Amendment request for 2025 KA121 and KA151 – Process and rules
Guide
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Dispute/Claim Form
Dispute/Claim Form following a report/check
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Erasmus+ School Education Budget Allocation Guidelines 2026
Guide 2026
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Erasmus+ Adult Education Budget Allocation Guidelines 2026
Guide 2026
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Erasmus+ VET Budget Allocation Guidelines 2026
Guide 2026
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2026 ERASMUS+ Guide for Experts on Quality Assessment
2026 ERASMUS+ Guide for Experts on Quality Assessment
Key Events
Working with Queer Youth
This training course brings together experienced LGBTQAI+ youth workers and organisations to exchange practices, strengthen community-based and participatory approaches, and explore connections between youth work and queer activism.
Beyond the Peaks: Insights into Rural Youth Work in Tyrol
This study visit will explore the specific challenges young people in rural and remote areas may face and how youth work in the region of Tyrol addresses these challenges and contributes to inclusion, participation, and the vitality of rural communities.
XX International Tool Fair – GREEN FUTURE: Tools for Sustainable Transformation
The International Tool Fair is a cross-sectoral community-of-practice event that gathers diverse organisations and project leaders across Europe and beyond borders.
Sport Without Borders and Barriers: Learn, Exchange and Partner Up in Para Sports
This study visit brings together practitioners from programme countries to explore and exchange good practices, tackle challenges, visit Austrian organisations involved in para sports and build lasting international partnerships
Adventure Europe VII
Adventure Europe is a long-term training course for youth and youth care workers interested in adventure and outdoor experiential learning approaches that support the learning, wellbeing, and positive mental health of the young people they work with.
EPV Summer Course for Teachers: Connecting Schools Across Europe with eTwinning
Dept of Education and Youth approved blended EPV course for primary and secondary teachers: eTwinning, Erasmus+ and digital collaboration.
Erasmus+ Blogs
Principles of Writing an Erasmus+ Plan
In this blog Elva Duggan shares on how the principles of writing an Erasmus+ Plan
The Erasmus Plan and Your Strategy Journey
In the second of three posts, Elva Duggan from our Programme Support and Development Team offers advice for organisations writing an Erasmus Plan. This is based on guidance in “Go International: a practical guide on strategic internationalisation in Vocational Education and Training.”
Is Your Organisation Eligible for Erasmus Accreditation?
If you regularly carry out Erasmus Mobility projects, then you know the benefits Erasmus has for your organisation and learners. You’ve built up experience, your organisation has capacity, and you intend to get involved in 2022. So how can you prepare to hit the ground running in the new year? Did you know that you… Continue reading Is Your Organisation Eligible for Erasmus Accreditation?
Erasmus+: Developing Creative Partnerships in Europe
Although Peter Hussey has worked on Erasmus+ projects for some time, he has never planned or taken part in a Partnership project. He recently attended a TCA course in Berlin on getting started with Partnerships and this. By the end of the course, they had created a Strategic Partnership proposal.