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?

  • Support through lifelong learning for the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training and youth, in Europe and beyond.
  • Build a European Education Area to support European strategic cooperation in education and training, and in advancing youth policy cooperation under the Youth Strategy 2019 to 2027.
  • Promote Learning Mobility in Education and Training for staff, pupils and learners, along with cooperation, quality, inclusion and equity, excellence, creativity and innovation.
  • Promote Learning Mobility in Youth to support young people, youth workers and organisations to actively participate in non-formal and informal learning mobility.

What are the Programme Priorities?

There are four priorities: Inclusion and Diversity; Digital Transformation; Environment and Fight Against Climate Change; and Participation in Democratic Life. Visit the Priorities section for more detail.

What Types of Erasmus+ Projects Do Léargas Manage?

Erasmus+ is divided into different ‘Key Actions’.  In Léargas we support projects under ‘Key Action 1 – Mobility’ and ‘Key Action 2 – Partnerships’. There are more details about these below.

Other aspects of Erasmus+ are managed centrally at a European level by the European Commission and European Commission’s European Education and Culture Executive Agency in Brussels, Belgium.

What is the Funding Allocation?

You can see the funding allocation for 2022 in Guide to Your Funding.

Erasmus+

There are two project types, Mobility and Partnerships for Cooperation.

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.

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Steps to Erasmus+

SIGN UP FOR UPDATES

Depending on your area of interest there is a Léargas newsletter for you. We will keep you posted on upcoming training opportunities, project labs and application workshops.  Never miss an opportunity and get the latest news straight to your inbox!

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DISCOVER OPTIONS AT AN INFORMATION SESSION

Find out about Erasmus+ funding opportunities at one of our Information Sessions. These events are perfect if you are new to European programmes. Our team will be on hand on the day to introduce the main aspects of Erasmus+ in the areas of Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth.  We will help you identify your next steps.

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FIND PARTNERS FOR YOUR PROJECT

No matter what field of education you work in, there are networking events and online platforms to connect you with European partners.  You can access national and international training through Training and Cooperation Activities which we post regularly on our Training and Events page. You can also find partners through eTwinning, the School Education Gateway and EPALE.

Erasmus+ Partner Finding Opportunities
PLAN AT A PROJECT LAB

Project Labs are a space to develop your project ideas and discuss with experts. You will learn more about Erasmus+ programme priorities, values and the application process.

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ATTEND AN APPLICATION WORKSHOP

When you have identified your partners and designed a project idea together, you will want to get your application right.  Join us at an Application Workshop to help guide you through the application process. Léargas staff will explain the application form, and address any questions about the finance or quality aspects of your project.

Training and Events
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Deadlines

February 23rd

Erasmus+ Mobility Deadline Spring 2023

Mobility for learners and staff in Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth. Staff Mobility in the field of Sport. Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
February 23rd

Erasmus+ DiscoverEU Inclusion Deadline Spring 2023

Apply by 11:00am Irish time
Apply
March 22nd

Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnerships Deadline Spring 2023

Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnerships in Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth. Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
March 22nd

Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships Deadline Spring 2023

Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth. Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
May 4th

Erasmus+ Youth Mobility Deadline Summer 2023

Mobility projects in Youth. Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
October 4th

Erasmus+ Youth Mobility Deadline Autumn 2023

Mobility for Youth (Youth Exchanges, Mobility of Youth Workers, Youth Participation). Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
October 4th

Erasmus+ DiscoverEU Inclusion Deadline Autumn 2023

Apply by 11:00am Irish time
Apply
October 4th

Private: Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships Deadline Autumn 2023

Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships in School Education, VET and Youth. Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
October 19th

Erasmus+ Accreditation Deadline 2023

Accreditation in Adult Education, School Education, VET and Youth. Apply by 11:00am Irish time.
apply
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Erasmus+ Resources

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Key Events

Adult Education Key Action 1 Application Support – Drop In

Adult Education Key Action 1 Application Support – Drop In

Are you working on your application form for the Key Action 1 deadline? This is an informal session for last minute questions before the Key Action 1 deadline in Adult Education.

Deadline: 29 September 2023
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Adult Education Key Action 2 Application Support – Drop In

Adult Education Key Action 2 Application Support – Drop In

Are you working on your application form for the Key Action 2 deadline? This is an informal session for last minute questions before the Key Action 2 deadline in Adult Education.

Deadline: 29 September 2023
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Erasmus+ KA2 Small-Scale Partnerships – Project Development Workshop

Erasmus+ KA2 Small-Scale Partnerships – Project Development Workshop

This session is aimed at organisations operating in the fields of Vocational Training, Schools, Adult Education and Youth who are interested in finding out more information about the funding Action Small-Scale Partnerships.

Deadline: 24 October 2023
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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.

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Meet The Team

Deirdre Finlay

Head of Education & Training Development Team
dfinlay@leargas.ie
(01) 8871205

Celine Martin

Head of Youth, Sport & ESC Development
cmartin@leargas.ie
(01) 8871255

Private: Siobhán Wallace

Senior Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education and Training KA2
swallace@leargas.ie
(01) 8871230

Deirdre O’Brien

Senior Support & Development Officer, School Education KA1 & KA2
dobrien@leargas.ie
(01) 8871217

Elva Duggan

Senior Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education and Training KA1
eduggan@leargas.ie
(01) 8871225

Jemma Lee

Senior Support and Development Officer, Adult Education KA1 & KA2, Project Support KA2
jlee@leargas.ie
(01) 8871208

Conor Coady

Senior Support and Development Officer, Youth KA2, Accreditation, DiscoverEU
Vacant

Anna Kadzik-Bartoszewska

Senior Support and Development Officer TCA/NET
akadzik@leargas.ie
(01) 8871258

Marion Garnaud

TCA/NET Administration Officer
mgarnaud@leargas.ie
(01) 8871251

Audrey Reilly

Support and Development Officer, Youth Exchanges, Youth Participation Activities, Youth Worker Mobility
areilly@leargas.ie
(01) 8871222

Urszula Gamarra

Support & Development Officer, Partnerships, KA2
ugamarra@leargas.ie
(01) 8871253

Mila Popovic

Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education & Training, KA1
mpopovic@leargas.ie
(01) 8871252

Eve Moore

Support and Development Officer, School Education, KA1
emoore@leargas.ie
(01) 887 12 24

Carol-Anne Yorke

Support and Development Officer
cayorke@leargas.ie
018871256

Daniel Abels

Support & Development Officer
dabels@leargas.ie
(01) 8871257

Suzanne Byrne

Senior Support and Development Officer – Sport and KA2 Youth
sbyrne@leargas.ie
01 8871243

Katie O’Regan

Support and Development Officer – Sport
koregan@leargas.ie
(01) 8871264

Orla Brennan

Support and Development Officer, Discover EU
obrennan@leargas.ie
01 887 1213

Weronika Gasior

Head of Operations and Finance Team (ACTING)
wgasior@leargas.ie
(01) 8871228

Ed Butler

Senior Operations Officer
ebutler@leargas.ie
(01) 88712 59

Serina Walsh

Senior Finance Officer (Risk)
swalsh@leargas.ie
01 8871239  

Ronan Ivory

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET
rivory@leargas.ie
(01) 8871211

Stephen Gilligan

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET
sgilligan@leargas.ie
(01) 8871218

Bronagh Hanlon

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET
bhanlon@leargas.ie
(01) 8871234

Norma Jean Kenny

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET
njkenny@leargas.ie
(01) 8871226

May Diamond

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET
mdiamond@leargas.ie
(01) 8871215

Carlos Barceló

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ Youth & European Solidarity Corps
cbarcelo@leargas.ie
(01) 8871235

Nicola Sherry

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps
nsherry@leargas.ie
(01) 8871212

Seána Sweeney

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ Youth & European Solidarity Corps
ssweeney@leargas.ie
(01) 8871237