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

December 18, 2025 (Opens) | March 5, 2026 (Deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

€9,500,000 total available for this call; individual award sizes vary (lump sum grants)

Supports European sport events promoting volunteering, inclusion, gender equality, healthy lifestyles, and traditional games under the Erasmus programme.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the organisation of not-for-profit sport events with a strong European dimension. The focus is on activities that foster volunteering in sport, social inclusion, combating discrimination (including gender equality), and encouraging healthy lifestyles for all. Projects should contribute to the HealthyLifestyle4All initiative, implement the Council Recommendation on health-enhancing physical activity, and follow the EU Physical Activity Guidelines. Additional aims include supporting the European Week of Sport, promoting sport and physical activity as tools for health, and encouraging the practice of traditional sports and games. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: December 18, 2025 - Submission deadline: March 5, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Evaluation period: March – August 2026 - Notification of results: August 2026 - Grant agreement signature: November – December 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €9,500,000 (2026) - Grants are provided as lump sum awards; the exact amount per project varies depending on the scope and eligibility. - The scheme is part of the broader Erasmus Lump Sum Grants action. --- ## Eligibility - Open to organisations established in eligible countries as described in the [Erasmus Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - Typically eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations, public bodies, sport organisations, and other entities active in the field of sport. - Projects must have a clear European dimension and address at least one of the priority areas: volunteering, social inclusion, anti-discrimination (including gender equality), healthy lifestyles, or traditional sports/games. - For full eligibility and admissibility criteria, consult the [call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2026-SNCESE?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Download and complete the [standard application form (ERASMUS LSI)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-lsi_en.pdf). - Prepare your budget using the [calculator (ERASMUS LS SPORT)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/calculator_erasmus-ls-sport_en.xlsx). - Detailed guidance is available in the [Erasmus Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) and the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). - Submit the application before the deadline through the portal. --- ## Additional Information - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [Erasmus Programme Guide](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - Legal and financial requirements, as well as further operational details, are described in the [call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) and related annexes. - Partner search functionality is available via the portal for those seeking collaborators. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-SPORT-2026-SNCESE?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 (ERASMUS LSI)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-lsi_en.pdf) - [Budget calculator (ERASMUS LS SPORT)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/calculator_erasmus-ls-sport_en.xlsx) - [Online Manual for EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ and Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Details | |---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Programme Email | EACEA-SPORT@ec.europa.eu | | European Commission General | [Contact form](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Not-for-profit European sport events

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