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

February 26, 2026

€8,000,000 total budget for 2026; awards are lump sum grants; typical project duration and individual award size not specified.

Supports cross-border partnerships among youth organizations to foster European values, solidarity, and inclusiveness through exchanges, training, and joint projects.

--- ## Description This action, under Key Action 3 of the Erasmus+ Programme, aims to strengthen policy development and cooperation at the EU level in education, training, youth, and sport. The initiative supports both grassroots and larger youth organizations in forming cross-border partnerships and networks, broadening outreach to diverse groups of young people, including those with fewer opportunities. Eligible projects should create networks that promote regional partnerships, organize exchanges, facilitate training (such as for youth leaders), and empower youth to initiate joint projects using both in-person and digital activities. Key priorities include advancing the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027, promoting the European Youth Goals, and building on the legacy of the European Year of Youth 2022. Activities should emphasize solidarity, inclusiveness, democratic participation, and the promotion of EU core values such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights. The action encourages innovative cooperation methods, digital collaboration, and reinforces the European dimension of grassroots youth organizations, including alignment with the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus initiative. --- ## Due Dates - February 26, 2026: Deadline for submitting applications (single-stage), 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €8,000,000 (for 2026) - Funding is provided as lump sum grants under the Erasmus+ Programme. The indicative number of grants and typical award size per project are not specified in the call documentation. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be NGOs (not-for-profit) or public bodies. - Projects must involve partnerships covering multiple countries and regions within EU Member States and third countries associated with Erasmus+. - Eligible countries and further details are described in the [ERASMUS+ Programme guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - Proposals must adhere to the financial and operational capacity requirements as outlined in the Programme Guide. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-YOUTH-2026-YOUTH-TOG?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The technical description (Part B) of the application form is limited to 70 pages. - Application templates and budget forms are available on the call page. - The deadline for queries related to the call is February 19, 2026 (end of business). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should demonstrate strong learning outcomes and provide recognition for participants (e.g., through Youthpass). - Mobility activities for young people are encouraged, provided they are justified and align with the action's objectives. - Proposals should ensure inclusion of youth with fewer opportunities and broaden outreach beyond established youth organizations. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-YOUTH-2026-YOUTH-TOG?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [ERASMUS+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) - [Standard Application Form (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 (XLSM)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_erasmus-lsii_en.xlsm) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General call queries | EACEA-YOUTH@ec.europa.eu | | Technical/portal help | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Funder main contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funder contact page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) |

European Youth Together 2026 - European Commission

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