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
Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session
Learn more about the opportunities available for Adult Education organisations in 2026.
Early Years Erasmus+ Showcase
Join us in person to explore the impact Erasmus+ has had on Early Years Educators!
Municipalities4Democracy – Local Youth Policy and Youth Voice
If you are a municipal youth policy officer and you want to improve your competences in engaging young people in democratic municipal decisions, then this training course is for you.
Setting Sail for Strategic International Youth Work
Join this 3‑day training and explore how to embed international work strategically in your youth work organisation.
Erasmus4Democracy ProjectLab
Erasmus4Democracy ProjectLab is a partnership and project building seminar designed for municipal staff and their local partners working on youth participation to develop Erasmus+ Youth projects that enhance youth participation in decision-making.
Erasmus+ KA122 VET Information Session
This information session will give an overview of Erasmus+ short-term mobility opportunities for staff and learners in the VET sector.
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.