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

March 25, 2026 | March 26, 2026

€6,358,000 total for this topic in 2026; individual project lump sum grants; typical project duration up to 36 months

Supports international partnerships to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) systems and institutions in South Mediterranean countries.

An organisation may coordinate a maximum of two proposals under this action.

--- ## Description This grant funds international cooperation projects aimed at building capacity in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in South Mediterranean countries. Projects must be based on multilateral partnerships between organizations in EU Member States and eligible third countries not associated to the Erasmus+ Programme. The action is designed to enhance the relevance, accessibility, and responsiveness of VET institutions and systems, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development in target countries. Through joint initiatives, the grant strengthens VET providers in areas such as management, governance, inclusion, quality assurance, and innovation, and fosters stronger links between VET institutions and the private sector. Projects are expected to align VET provision with local, regional, and national development strategies and policy priorities. --- ## Due Dates - March 25, 2026: Full application submission deadline (as per portal calls listing) - March 26, 2026: Full application submission deadline (as stated on the topic page and call document; 17:00 Brussels time) All deadlines are at Brussels time. --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic in 2026: **€6,358,000** - Funding is provided as **lump sum grants** for selected projects. - Typical project duration: up to **36 months**. - The grant covers eligible project costs as defined in the call and Programme Guide. - An organisation may coordinate a maximum of two proposals under this action. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** Any public or private organization active in VET, including research institutions, public entities, NGOs, and private companies, established in an EU Member State or an eligible third country not associated to the Erasmus+ Programme (see Programme Guide for full list). - **Consortium requirements:** Projects must involve multilateral partnerships including at least one organization from an EU Member State and partners from eligible South Mediterranean countries. - **Country eligibility:** South Mediterranean countries not associated to Erasmus+ (refer to the [Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) for the current list). - **Other rules:** An organization cannot be the coordinator of more than two proposals submitted under this action. --- ## Application Process - **Application portal:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-SMC?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Required documents:** - Part A (administrative forms, completed online) - Part B (technical description, uploaded as PDF, max 40 pages) - Detailed budget table (Excel template) - Additional annexes as required in the call and Programme Guide - **Templates and guidance:** - [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) - [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/document/erasmus-programme-guide-2026) - **Submission:** Single-stage, direct submission via the Portal. - **Evaluation:** Proposals are evaluated against award criteria outlined in the Programme Guide. --- ## Additional Information - **Partner search:** The portal provides a partner search tool for organizations seeking consortia. - **Page limits:** The technical description (Part B) is limited to 40 pages. - **Queries:** The deadline for queries is March 13, 2026 (end of business). - **Legal and financial requirements:** See the [Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment & Financial Capacity Assessment](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/rules-lev-lear-fca_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page (Submission Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-CB-VET-SMC?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/document/erasmus-programme-guide-2026) - [Call for Proposals 2026 – EUR-Lex](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6080/oj) - [Application Form Template (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-bb-lsii_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table (Excel)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_erasmus-lsii_en.xlsm) - [Model Grant Agreement (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General queries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific queries | EACEA-EPLUS-CBVET@ec.europa.eu (until March 13, 2026) | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Capacity building in VET in South Mediterranean Countries

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