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 funding allocations 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+

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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.

 

Deadlines

Click on the link below to check out the 2024 Erasmus+ application deadlines!

Deadlines – Leargas

Training and Events
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Key Events

Volunteering Teams as a Tool to support Inclusion

Volunteering Teams as a Tool to support Inclusion

This Partnership building activity represents the possibility to explore the topic of volunteering teams in a broader, international environment which will provide participants with networking opportunities and offer space for creating stable, long-term partnerships.

Deadline: 01.09.2024
Europe Talks Solidarity

Europe Talks Solidarity

The conference (10-13 September 2024) will offer a space for a dialogue around the understanding of solidarity and its connection to active participation in democratic life in Europe.

Deadline: 16.06.2024
Get into Youth Exchanges for ALL – Tunisia

Get into Youth Exchanges for ALL – Tunisia

Did you know you can get funding for Youth Exchanges with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds? Discover in this beginner’s course (23-27 September 2024) how you can organise inclusive Youth Exchanges in the Erasmus+ youth programme in/with EuroMed countries.

Deadline: 01.06.2024
A Partnership Building Activity with Young People

A Partnership Building Activity with Young People

Teams of youth workers and young people (15-18 years old) are invited to come together, get to know each other and explore the possibility of making an international Erasmus+ project together.

Deadline: 19.05.2024
Dive into Youth Participation

Dive into Youth Participation

The training course (23-27 September 2024) brings together 25 youth leaders and youth workers from different European countries with an aim to improve their understanding and practices toward quality youth participation.

Deadline: 13.05.2024
The Power of Non Formal Education

The Power of Non Formal Education

The Power of Non Formal Education is an exciting training course (28 May – 2 June 2024) based on pro-active participation of the participants working together on different aspects and quality elements of non formal education.

Deadline: 14.04.2024
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Erasmus+ Blogs

Decorative Image for Launch of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps

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 (01) 8871205

Celine Martin

Head of Youth, Sport & ESC Development (01) 8871255

Private: Siobhán Wallace

Senior Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education and Training KA2 (01) 8871230

Deirdre O’Brien

Senior Support & Development Officer, School Education KA1 & KA2 (01) 8871217

Elva Duggan

Senior Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education and Training KA1 (01) 8871225

Jemma Lee

Senior Support and Development Officer, Adult Education KA1 & KA2, Project Support KA2 (01) 8871208

Conor Coady

Senior Support and Development Officer, Youth and Youth Accreditation (01) 8871227

Anna Kadzik-Bartoszewska

Senior Support and Development Officer TCA/NET (01) 8871258

Mandy Murray

TCA/NET Administration Officer (01) 8871236

Audrey Reilly

Support and Development Officer, Youth Exchanges and Youth Worker Mobility (01) 8871222

Urszula Gamarra

Support & Development Officer, Partnerships, KA2 (01) 8871253

Mila Popovic

Support & Development Officer, Vocational Education & Training, KA1 (01) 8871252

Eve Moore

Support and Development Officer, School Education, KA1 (01) 887 12 24

Carol-Anne Yorke

Support and Development Officer - School Education KA1 018871256

Daniel Abels

Support & Development Officer (01) 8871257

Suzanne Byrne

Senior Support and Development Officer Sport and KA2 Youth (01) 8871262

Katie O’Regan

Support and Development Officer – Sport (01) 8871264

Orla Brennan

Support and Development Officer, DiscoverEU, DiscoverEU Inclusion and Youth Participation Projects 01 887 1213

Weronika Gasior

Head of Operations and Finance Team (ACTING) (01) 8871228

Ed Butler

Senior Operations Officer (01) 88712 59

Serina Walsh

Senior Finance Officer (Risk) 01 8871239  

Ronan Ivory

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET (01) 8871211

Stephen Gilligan

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET (01) 8871218

Bronagh Hanlon

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET (01) 8871234

Norma Jean Kenny

Finance Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET (01) 8871226

May Diamond

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ Adult Education, School Education & VET (01) 8871215

Carlos Barceló

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ Youth & European Solidarity Corps (01) 8871235

Nicola Sherry

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps (01) 8871212

Seána Sweeney

Operations Officer, Erasmus+ Youth & European Solidarity Corps (01) 8871237