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

March 5, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

€2,440,000 total budget for 2026; grants are awarded as lump sums.

Supports international cooperation projects using sport to promote values, social inclusion, and community building in the Western Balkans and Neighbourhood East.

--- ## Description This grant supports international cooperation projects in the field of sport, focusing on organizations active in Programme countries and eligible third countries, specifically in the Western Balkans and Neighbourhood East regions. The initiative leverages sport as a tool to promote positive values, foster personal and social development, and build cohesive communities. Key objectives include strengthening grassroots sport organizations, encouraging sports participation, promoting social inclusion and values like fair play and tolerance, and fostering cooperation across different regions. Thematic priorities include: - Promotion of common values, non-discrimination, and gender equality through sport - Development of skills for improved social involvement of disadvantaged groups (e.g., independence, leadership) - Integration of migrants - Post-conflict reconciliation --- ## Due Dates - March 5, 2026: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for 2026: €2,440,000 - Grants are awarded as lump sums (exact grant size per project may vary; see call documents for details). --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations active in the field of sport from: - EU Member States - Third countries associated to the Programme - Third countries not associated to the Programme in Region 1 (Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro) and Region 2 (Neighbourhood East: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, territory of Ukraine as recognized by international law) - Proposals must be based on multilateral partnerships. - Belarus is excluded from eligible countries. - Additional eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements are detailed in the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2026-CB?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents include the standard application form and detailed budget table (see links below). - Evaluation period: March–August 2026. - Information to applicants: August 2026. - Grant agreements signed: November–December 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout as described in Part B of the Application Form. - Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - Partner search functionality is available on the portal for organizations seeking consortium members. - For legal, financial, and operational requirements, consult the call documents and the [EU Grants Annotated Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2026-CB?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) - [Standard Application Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-bb-lsii_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_erasmus-lsii_en.xlsm) - [EU Grants Annotated Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf) - [FAQ & Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific support | ERASMUS-SPORT@ec.europa.eu | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Capacity Building in the Field of Sport - European Commission

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