Objectives and priorities of Erasmus+ Youth in Action

The Erasmus+ programme both has objectives as well as priorities. Each project developed under the Erasmus+ programme should work on achieving these objectives and priorities. When you write an application, you will be asked how your own objectives and priorities are linked with those of Erasmus+. This means that you need to clearly understand what you want to do, and why you want to do it with the support of Erasmus+.

Important features of Erasmus+ Youth in Action

There are some quality standards the European Commission wants to see in all Erasmus+ projects. These elements need special attention in each project. They will make your project stronger and will help to reach a larger impact.

Can I get support?

Erasmus+/ Youth in Action is more than just a funding programme. In order to assure the quality of the projects the European Commission has created National Agencies, the SALTO youth resource centres and the Eurodesk network.

What kind of projects can I do with Erasmus+ Youth in Action?

Youth work isn't only fun ... it is also sometimes hard work. When developing a project under Erasmus+ Youth in Action, you need to be clear on what is and what isn't a feasible project. The right expectations and a realistic view on how to manage a project are essential for success. 

Programme Guide

The Programme guide is a tool for anybody who would like to have a thorough knowledge of what the Erasmus+ Programme is about. It gives information about all the funding possibilities under Erasmus+, so not only that for youth work. This document is mainly addressed to those who wish to be:
  • participating organisations: meaning those organisations, institutions, bodies organising activities supported by the Programme;
  • participants: meaning those individuals (students, trainees, apprentices, pupils, adult learners, young people, volunteers, or professors, teachers, trainers, youth workers, professionals in the field of education, training, youth and sport, etc.) involved in activities organised by the participating organizations.

The Programme Guide has 3 parts:
  • Part A offers a general overview of the Programme. It gives information about the objectives, priorities and main features of the Programme, the Programme Countries, the implementing structures and the overall budget available. This section is addressed to those who wish to have a general overview of the scope and the structure of the Programme.
  • Part B provides specific information about the Actions of the Programme that are covered by this Guide. This section is mainly addressed to those who are interested in knowing more in detail which types of projects are supported by the Programme.
  • Part C gives detailed information on procedures for grant application and selection of projects, as well as the financial and administrative provisions linked to the award of an Erasmus+ grant. This section is addressed to all those who intend to submit a project proposal under the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme.
Presentation of Erasmus+ Youth in Action during the Across the Line II Training in Berlin, made by Paavo Pyykkönen
Presentation of Erasmus+ Youth in Action 2015, made by Jint vzw

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The international secretariat of Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw is financially supported by the European Union, through its 'Erasmus+'-programme, and by the Council of Europe, through its 'European Youth Foundation'. This website is a publication of Don Bosco Youth-Net ivzw. The website reflects the views only of the author, and neither the European Commission nor the Council of Europe can be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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