Erasmus+ (European Union)
European Union grant program supporting education, training, youth, and sport, offering funding for mobility projects, partnerships, and professional growth.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Full / PartialDeadline
Various deadlines throughout the year, including September 3, 2026, September 29, 2026, and October 1, 2026.
Country
NetherlandsAbout the Erasmus+
The Erasmus+ program helps participants grow on a professional and personal level across education and training, youth, and sport sectors. Funded by the European Commission, the program provides grants for institutional projects, strategic partnerships, and individual learning mobility.
The Dutch National Agencies manage applications and funding distribution within the Netherlands. Nuffic acts as the National Agency for Erasmus+ Education and Training, while the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut handles Erasmus+ Youth and Sport.
The program is structured around various actions, including Key Action 1 for mobility and Key Action 2 for cooperation partnerships. Specific calls address priorities such as inclusion and diversity, European citizenship, and support measures for individuals affected by the situation in Ukraine.
Applicants must submit proposals by strict annual deadlines corresponding to specific sectors like higher education, vocational education, school education, adult education, youth, and sport. Detailed priorities and funding rules are updated annually in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Administered locally in the Netherlands by recognized national agencies like Nuffic and the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut
Covers multiple sectors from primary school education to adult learning, youth work, and sport
Includes dedicated support mechanisms and top-up grants for participants with fewer opportunities
Provides continuous updates, FAQs, and info sessions for applicants and project coordinators
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Netherlands
This program is coordinated in the Netherlands via designated National Agencies including Nuffic in The Hague and the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut in Utrecht.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Consult the Programme Guide for annual priorities and funding rules.
Prepare the project proposal according to the chosen sector and key action.
Submit the application through the official portal before the stated deadline.
Await evaluation and notification from the relevant National Agency.
Application Timeline
September 3, 2026 - 17:00 CET
Centres of Vocational Excellence call deadline
September 29, 2026 - 12:00 CET
Erasmus Accreditation deadline
October 1, 2026 - 12:00 CET
DiscoverEU Inclusion, Youth Participation, and Partnerships deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the specific deadlines filter on the Erasmus+ Netherlands website for your exact sector before applying
Contact Nuffic for education projects or the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut for youth and sport projects if you have questions
Review the Ukraine FAQ guidelines if your project involves participants or partner adjustments due to regional crises
Ensure all partner organizations are verified against the European Union Consolidated Sanctions List prior to submission
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
Nuffic acts as the National Agency for Erasmus+ Education and Training, while the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut manages Erasmus+ Youth and Sport.
Deadlines vary by sector and call type, and are published on the official Erasmus+ Netherlands deadlines page.
Yes, participants have access to the Erasmus+ Online Language Support (OLS) platform for free online language courses.
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