[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 24, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

€25,000 prize for a single-stage award

Recognises organisations using sport to foster intergenerational connections and strengthen communities.

--- ## Description This award, under the Erasmus+ programme, honours organisations that implement sport activities designed to bring together people of all ages, thereby strengthening communities through intergenerational engagement. The aim is to celebrate initiatives that use sport as a tool to bridge generational gaps, promote inclusion, and support long-term community development. The award highlights the transformative power of sport in fostering mutual understanding and building more connected societies, with a particular focus on considering the interests of future generations. --- ## Due Dates - Application portal opens: June 11, 2025 - Application deadline: September 24, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - Evaluation period: October 2025 – March 2026 - Notification to applicants: March 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - One award of €25,000 (Erasmus Prize category) - Single-stage application process --- ## Eligibility - Open to organisations (such as NGOs, sports clubs, associations, public bodies, etc.) that implement sport activities fostering intergenerational connections. - Eligible countries are detailed in the [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-sport-2025-eu-awards_en.pdf). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as outlined in the call guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Submit applications via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2025-EU-AWARDS-GENERATIONS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the application template provided in the portal (ensure you use the latest version due to recent updates). - Adhere to the proposal page limits and layout as described in Part B of the Application Form. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in section 9 of the [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-sport-2025-eu-awards_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The award specifically recognises impactful, inclusive, and sustainable sport initiatives that bridge generational divides. - The call is part of a broader suite of #BeActive EU Sport Awards under Erasmus+. - Only one award is expected in this category for 2025. --- ## External Links - [Call topic and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2025-EU-AWARDS-GENERATIONS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-sport-2025-eu-awards_en.pdf) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call queries | [eacea-sport@ec.europa.eu](mailto:eacea-sport@ec.europa.eu) | | IT helpdesk (technical support) | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission general | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | ---

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