Capacity-building projects are international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of sport in Programme and third countries not associated to the Programme in Region 1 (Western Balkans) and Region 2 (Neighbourhood East).

The main objectives are raising the practice of sport and physical activity in third countries not associated to the Programme, promoting positive values through sport (such as fair play, tolerance, team spirit) and fostering cooperation across different regions of the world through joint initiatives.

Who can apply 

Legal entities (public or private bodies) active in the field of sport and established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme or in a third country not associated to the Programme from Region 1 or Region 2.

The coordinator of the consortium must be a non-for-profit organisation that can be:

• a public body in charge of sport at local,regional or national level;
• a sport organisation at local,regional,national,European or international level;
• a National Olympic Committee or National Sport confederation;
• an organisation representing the ‘sport for all’ movement;
• an organisation active in the field of physical activity promotion;
• an organisation representing the active leisure sector.

Consortium composition

At least 4 organisations from minimum 3 countries:

At least 1 organisation from 2 different EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme and

at least 2 organisations from at least 1 eligible third country not associated to the Programme from Region 1 (Western Balkans) or Region 2 (Neighborhood East). Organisations from Region 1 and Region 2 cannot participate in the same proposal (i.e. partnerships including Regions 1 and 2 are not eligible).

The number of organisations from EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme cannot be higher than the number of organisations from third countries not associated to the Programme.Affiliated entities and associated partners do not count for the consortium composition.

Duration of the project

Projects should last 12, 24 or 36 months

Activities

• Creating and developing networks between organisations/countries/regions;
• Developing and implementing exchange of best practices/ideas;
• Implementing common sport activities and educational side events;
• Launching, testing, sharing and implementation of new forms of non-formal learning methods, tools, practices and materials.

Venue of the activities

Activities must take place in the countries of the organisations participating in them. 

They can also take place at the seat of an Institution of the European Union, even

if in the project there are no participating organisations from the country that hosts

the Institution.

Activities involving sharing and promotion of results can also take place at relevant

thematic transnational events/conferences in EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme or third countries not associated to the Programme.

Funding

The EU grant per project should vary between EUR 100.000 and EUR 200.000.

Where to apply

To the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 

Call ID: ERASMUS-SPORT-2024-CB

Deadline: 5 March 2024, 17.00 (Brussels time)

Interested organisations should read the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.