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
Key Events
The Gathering 2025
Join us for The Gathering 2025 – Léargas’ annual flagship event celebrating the transformative impact of Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, and other European initiatives.
Application clinic for Youth Exchanges, Youth Worker Mobilities and Accreditation
Join our online Application clinic to learn how to navigate the process for Youth Exchanges and Youth Worker Mobilities.
Application Clinic Youth Participation Projects
Join us for an informative online event to learn about the application process for Youth Participation Projects. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant or new to the process, our experts will guide you through it.
Youth@Work – Boosting social entrepreneurship through Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps
This seminar will be a gathering of youth workers and youth professionals involved in social entrepreneurship, It will create a space for sharing, peer learning, networking, providing inspiration enabling to follow-up their respective projects.
APPETISER – An introduction to international youth work
Appetiser is a training course which aims to bring together youth workers/ leaders, who work with young people in different parts of Europe.
YouSports – MINI STUDY VISIT: Inclusion through Sport
The study visit unites European professionals working at the crossroads of sport, youth work and social inclusion, exploring sport’s potential as a tool for social change.
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.