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

March 26, 2026

€2,000,000 total budget for this call; lump sum grants; typical project duration varies by proposal

Supports international partnerships to strengthen and innovate vocational education and training (VET) systems in Latin America.

--- ## Description This grant funds international cooperation projects aimed at building the capacity of vocational education and training (VET) institutions in Latin America. Through multilateral partnerships involving organizations from EU Member States and eligible third countries, the program seeks to enhance the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of VET systems as engines for sustainable socio-economic development. Projects are expected to strengthen VET providers in management, governance, inclusion, quality assurance, and innovation, fostering closer ties with the private sector and aligning VET provision with labor market needs and local, regional, or national development strategies. --- ## Due Dates - March 26, 2026: Full application deadline (by 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: **€2,000,000** - Funding is provided as lump sum grants under the Erasmus+ program. - The number and size of individual grants will depend on the proposals selected. - Project duration typically varies; refer to the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) for specifics. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must form multilateral partnerships including organizations active in the VET field from: - EU Member States and third countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme - Third countries not associated to the Programme (specifically in Latin America) - Only organizations from eligible countries (see [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide)) may participate. - An organization may not coordinate more than two proposals under this action. - Proposals must adhere to the 40-page limit for the Part B technical description. --- ## Application Process - Submission is single-stage via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-LA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents and templates: - [Standard application form (ERASMUS BB and LSII)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-bb-lsii_en.pdf) - [Detailed budget table (ERASMUS LSII)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_erasmus-lsii_en.xlsm) - Detailed conditions, eligibility, evaluation, and award criteria are described in the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - The deadline for addressing queries is March 13, 2026 (end of business). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should focus on strengthening cooperation between public and private VET stakeholders, improving labor market relevance, and aligning with development strategies. - The action supports broader EU-Latin America policy objectives, including Global Gateway investment packages and Talent partnerships. - Evaluation and grant agreement timeline: - Evaluation: April–September 2026 - Notification to applicants: September 2026 - Grant agreement signature: December 2026 --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-LA?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) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ and support](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call queries | EACEA-EPLUS-CBVET@ec.europa.eu | | Technical portal support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Funder general contact | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Telephone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Capacity building in VET in Latin America - European Commission

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