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

November 13, 2025 (opens) | January 22, 2026 (deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

€1,500,000 total budget for 2026; single-stage application; award size not specified per project.

Supports European-wide not-for-profit sport events promoting volunteering, inclusion, anti-discrimination, gender equality, and healthy lifestyles under the Erasmus programme.

--- ## Description This grant supports the organisation of large-scale, not-for-profit sport events with a European dimension. The focus is on promoting volunteering in sport, social inclusion, combating discrimination (including gender equality), and encouraging healthy lifestyles for all. Projects should align with EU priorities such as the HealthyLifestyle4All initiative, the Council Recommendation on health-enhancing physical activity, the EU Physical Activity Guidelines, and the European Week of Sport. Activities may also include the promotion of traditional sports and games, aiming to foster participation and engagement across diverse communities. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: November 13, 2025 - Application deadline: January 22, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Evaluation period: February–March 2026 - Information to applicants: April–May 2026 - Grant agreement signature: May–June 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €1,500,000 (2026) - Single-stage application process - Indicative number and size of individual grants are not specified; refer to the [call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) for further details. --- ## Eligibility - Open to organisations established in eligible countries as described in the [Erasmus Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as outlined in the call document. - Only not-for-profit events with a clear European dimension and alignment to the specified themes will be considered. --- ## Application Process - 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-SPORT-2026-LSSNCESE?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-bb-lsii_en.pdf) for ERASMUS Project Grants. - Review all admissibility, eligibility, and award criteria in the [Erasmus Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - Evaluation follows a single-stage process; see the call document for scoring and thresholds. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should contribute to one or more of the following: - Volunteering in sport - Social inclusion through sport - Combating discrimination and promoting gender equality - Encouraging healthy lifestyles and physical activity - Supporting the European Week of Sport - Promoting traditional sports and games - Partner search functionality is available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for consortium building. --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2026-LSSNCESE?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Erasmus Programme Guide](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) - [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/agr-contr/general-mga_erasmus_en.pdf) - [FAQ and Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Erasmus Sport call | ERASMUS-SPORT@ec.europa.eu | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Large scale not-for-profit European sport event

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