Want to apply for Erasmus+ KA1 project funding?
What is Erasmus+?
The Erasmus+ programme for 2021–2027 has been launched with a budget of €26.2 billion to support mobility and international cooperation. This substantial increase compared to the previous funding period means that many organisations now have improved opportunities to apply for and receive a grant.
Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1)
Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1) provides exceptional learning mobility opportunities for teachers, pupils, non-teaching staff, and education experts.
KA1 funding supports a wide range of activities, including:
- Job shadowing and professional development courses for staff
- Group mobility for pupils
- Inviting educational experts
Comprehensive Coverage
KA1 project grants are designed to cover the essential costs of a mobility, making participation accessible for those committed to professional development. The funding is provided through separate dedicated budget sections:
- Training course/job shadowing fees
- Travel tickets (based on distance)
- Accommodation
- Food
Embrace this opportunity to enhance your educational journey with Erasmus+ KA1 funding!
Who can apply?
KA1 supports mobility for school pupils and staff.
Individuals cannot apply directly.
Your school, VET institution, or adult education centre must submit the KA1 application. If you wish to participate, inform your organisation; participants can be named after the grant is approved.
Sending organisations must follow KA1 quality standards, including good project management, proper support for participants, and sharing project results.
Organisations are expected to promote inclusion, sustainability, and digital education in line with the 2021–2027 Erasmus+ priorities.
When preparing an application, it is helpful to highlight your organisation’s goals in inclusion, environmental responsibility, and digitalisation.
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How to apply?
Consult the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
It contains all instructions for preparing a KA1 application. Review the KA1-specific sections carefully.
Register your school and obtain an Organisation ID (OID).
This is done through EU Login. If your organisation already has an OID, no new registration is needed.
Complete and submit the KA1 application form.
National Agencies manage the process.
They evaluate all applications and inform schools of the results.
After approval, your school may register for our programmes, followed by signing the learning agreement with us.
Characters of a good application
1. Describe your school’s context and development needs
Present your school’s structure, values, and future vision. Be honest about the areas that require development. Guiding questions:
Clarify why international mobility is relevant for your school and how it will address your development needs. Consider:
- What can we learn abroad that is difficult to achieve at home?
- Which mobility activities best fit our goals?
- Which host organisation offers experience that matches our needs?
2. Define the expected outcomes
Describe what will change as a result of the project. For example:
- Which new skills or practices will staff gain?
- How will this knowledge be implemented in school life?
- What impact will staff mobility have on students?
- How will success be measured?
- How might the wider school community benefit?
3. How to justify Erasmus+ KA1 funding
A strong KA1 application clearly identifies the challenge your school wants to address, sets concrete objectives, and explains the expected results. It shows how mobility will create whole-school impact by enabling participants to share new practices with colleagues and students. The proposal should also demonstrate your school’s commitment to internationalisation, European cooperation, and shared citizenship, supported by solid project management, teamwork, clear goal-setting, and effective dissemination.
When writing your answers, stay focused on each question, provide detailed and concrete explanations, and use complete sentences that illustrate your plans in a clear and practical way.
NEW: The Erasmus Accreditation Guide
Meet Your AI Accreditation Assistant
Welcome to the Erasmus Accreditation Guide, your dedicated AI assistant for navigating the Erasmus Accreditation application process. My role is to support you at every step, ensuring your application is thorough, well-crafted, and aligned with Erasmus programme objectives.
What I Offer:
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IMPORTANT! While the Erasmus Accreditation Guide offers general advice for any Erasmus application, it is currently trained to assist with KA120-SCH, KA120-VET, and KA120-ADU applications.
The Ultimate Erasmus+ Guide
Meet the Ultimate Erasmus+ Guide
This Erasmus Guide is your AI assistant for understanding and preparing Erasmus mobility applications. Whether you represent a school, teach, or study, the tool offers structured support and practical guidance based on your needs. It provides targeted feedback, careful review, and suggestions to help you strengthen every part of your application.
What I Offer:
- Understanding Erasmus Program Requirements
- Eligibility criteria for the Erasmus Mobility Program in higher education.
- Explanation of funding rules for Erasmus+ Key Action 1 projects.
- Application Process Guidance
- Required documents for a complete Erasmus application.
- Tips for writing a compelling project description for an Erasmus application.
- Budget and Financial Queries
- Financial reporting requirements for Erasmus funding.
- Specific Sections of Application
- Key elements for the impact and dissemination plan of an Erasmus project.
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- Describing the roles of different partners in an Erasmus project.
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- Guidance for creating an Erasmus final report.
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- Gathering and implementing feedback for future Erasmus applications.
IMPORTANT! While the Ultimate Erasmus Guide will give you general advice for any Erasmus application, at the moment, it is trained to help create applications for KA122-SCH.
NEW: The KA2 Project Wizard
Meet Your AI Assistant
The Erasmus KA2 Project Wizard is an AI assistant created to help you navigate the KA2 project application process. It offers guidance tailored to your project, including detailed review, practical feedback, and suggestions for strengthening your proposal. Its purpose is to make the application workflow more structured, manageable, and effective.
What I Offer:
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- Access post-application help: Troubleshooting advice, and best practices for successful project management.
IMPORTANT! While the KA2 Project Wizard will give you general advice for any Erasmus+ application, it is currently trained to help create applications for KA2-projects!