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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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
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Handbook on the lump sum funding model 2026
Handbook on the lump sum funding model
Key Events
SoliDARE – Meeting for organisations active in ESC in programme & partner countries
This event brings together European Solidarity Corps organisations and practitioners to reconnect, exchange experiences, strengthen the ESC community, and help shape the future of EU volunteering.
Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session
Learn more about the opportunities available for Adult Education organisations in 2026.
Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session
Learn more about the opportunities available for Adult Education organisations in 2026.
Unlocking Doors to Recognition: Seminar on recognition of youth work and non-formal learning
This seminar supports participants in understanding and advancing the recognition of non‑formal learning and youth work.
Learning Out Loud
This is a training course for youth workers on supporting young people to identify and express what they learn through youth work.
YOUTH FORUM “Empowering Global Changemakers”
The youth forum aims to explore, strengthen, and promote the Erasmus Student Card Initiative (ESCI) as a key tool in facilitating seamless and inclusive mobility across Europe.
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.