Erasmus+ Partnerships for Cooperation

The European Union programme Erasmus+ funds education, training and youth Partnership projects in organisations across Europe as part of Key Action 2. This funding is to help increase the quality and relevance of their activities, to develop networks, to boost internationalisation and to transfer innovative practices. Partnership projects should produce results and learning that are re-usable, transferable, and that can be scaled up.

There are two types of Erasmus+ Partnership project, Cooperation Partnerships and Small-scale Partnerships. This page explains how an organisation can use Partnership projects and how to get involved. You can then sign up to our newsletter  or come to an information session to find out more.

If you want to apply for funding, you will need to be familiar with the Erasmus+ priorities. You will also need to read the Key Action 2 section of the Erasmus+ Programme Guide to understand the programme rules.

And remember, some of the terms we use can seem overwhelming at first, so check out our Jargonbuster page for a handy glossary!

What is a Partnership Project?

A partnership project is where an organisation works with other relevant groups in different countries to exchange ideas or 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. The project should address at least one of the Erasmus+ priorities.

Who Can Take Part in a Partnership Project?

There are two types of partnership project:

  • Cooperation Partnerships
  • Small-scale Partnerships

Cooperation Partnerships are suitable for experienced organisations or larger-scale projects. Small-scale Partnerships have shorter durations and simpler administration. They are ideal for grassroots organisations or newcomers to Erasmus+.

Any public or private organisation established in an Erasmus+ Programme Country can apply.

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Deadlines

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.

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.

October

4th

Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships Deadline Autumn 2023

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

What Happens in a Partnership Project?

Partnership projects help organisations to:

  • Increase quality in their work, activities or practices
  • Build capacity to work transnationally and across sectors
  • Address common needs and priorities in education, training and youth
  • Enable transformation and change, leading to improvements and new approaches at individual, organisational or sectoral level.

A partnership project could be:

  • An Adult Education organisation working with expert organisations to develop an innovative training course
  • A school working with other schools to develop its approach to digital learning.

What is the Funding for a Partnership Project?

Erasmus+ funding can be used for:

  • Project management and implementation – for preparing and carrying out the project
  • Learning and training activities – to support project implementation
  • Meetings and events – e.g. workshops to exchange practice or develop results
  • Project deliverables – producing results or outcomes
  • Sharing and promotion activities – aimed at sharing the project’s results

There are set lump sum amounts for a Partnership project which contribute to the cost of eligible activities linked to the implementation of the project. You can choose between the pre-defined amounts according to the activities you wish to undertake and the results you wish to achieve. The pre-defined amounts are €400,000, €250,000 or €120,000 for a Cooperation Partnership and €60,000 and €30,000 for a Small-Scale Partnership.

How Do We Set Up a Project?

All Partnership projects have four stages, that you must outline clearly in your application.

  • Planning – Define the needs, objectives, activities, outcomes and schedule
  • Preparation – Plan the activities, develop the work programme and practical arrangements, formalise agreements with partners
  • Implementation – Carry out the activities
  • Follow-up – Evaluate the impact, share and encourage use of the project results.

 

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What Happens Next? 

Once the project is planned, the organisation can submit an online application before the deadline. The application requires a lot of detail and organisations should allocate at least six weeks to plan and write it.

Léargas evaluate applications using strict Erasmus+ criteria. We contact applicants with our decision three months after the deadline. If your project is funded, the organisation receives a large proportion of the funding at the start of the project. The organisation then carries out the project and submits a Final Report on its progress. The remainder of the funding is paid when this Final Report is approved.

Read our section on Applying for Erasmus+ Partnerships for more detail on the application process.

 

 

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Key Events

EPALE Disinformation Event for Adult Learning Professionals

Participants will learn about the many challenges imposed by the information age, especially in relation to the analysis and evaluation of information, and discuss how the disinformation problem can affect the work of educators. They will work in groups and critically discuss and evaluate different sources of information in the digital world, examining their features, contradictions, and nuances. Through the analysis of digital media pieces, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on some of the best practices to identify and combat disinformation.

Deadline: 13 April 2023

Léargas Gathering 2023 – Skills for Life

The annual Léargas Gathering is back! In line with previous participants’ feedback, our flagship event will take place earlier in the year, on 27 April 2023.

Deadline:

Erasmus+ Opportunities for Schools

Learn more about the funding opportunities available in the school education sector through this online 45 minute session with the team.

Deadline: 3 May 2023

Latest Erasmus+ News

Impact of the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on the implementation of the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps

Due to the continuing technicalThe earthquakes that hit the vast territories of Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023 will have a major impact on the implementation of numerous projects financed by Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. The European Commission has confirmed that Léargas have the possibility to apply the force majeure as defined in the grant agreement for projects and mobilities facing difficulties due to this disaster. performance issues affecting the application forms for the ERASMUS+ KA2 Submissions, and after analysis of the options, the European Commission is extending the Call 2023 round 1 deadline from 22 March 2023 at 12h00 Brussels time to 24 March 2023 at 11h00 Irish time for the following applications:

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Meet The Team

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

Carmel Walsh

Senior Support and Development Officer, Youth KA2, Accreditation, DiscoverEU (01) 8871202

Audrey Reilly

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

Private: Ruth Coughlan

Support & Development Officer, School Education Mobility, Project Support all fields (01) 8871204

Weronika Gasior

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

Emmanuelle Place

Senior Finance Officer (Acting), Erasmus+ Youth & European Solidarity Corps (01) 8871207

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