About the opportunity

Capacity-building projects are international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of youth. The action aims to

• raise the capacity of organisations working with young people outside formal learning

• promote non-formal learning activities in non-EU countries not associated to the Programme, especially targeting young people with fewer opportunities, to improve the level of competences and encourage young people’s participation in society

• support youth work in non-EU countries not associated to the Programme, improving its quality and recognition

• support new non-formal learning mobility schemes in non-EU countries not associated to the Programme

• contribute to the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027)

• close gaps with formal education systems and/or the labour market

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Who can apply

Coordinators

The following types of organisation can apply as coordinator.

• NGOs (including European Youth NGOs and national Youth Councils) working in the field of youth

• local, regional or national public authorities

These apply on behalf of all participating organisations.

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Other participants

Any organisation, public or private, with its affiliated entities (if any), working with or for young people outside formal settings established in an Erasmus+ Programme or Partner country can participate.

Examples include

• non-profit organisations, associations, NGOs (including European Youth NGOs)

• national Youth Councils

• public authorities at local, regional or national level

• education or research institutions

• foundations

While capacity building projects are targeted to these types of non-profit organisations, public or private companies may be included. Examples are small, medium or large enterprises, including social enterprises. However a clear added value must be demonstrated. In a capacity building objective, coordination tasks must be limited to non-profit organisations.

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Duration

1, 2 or 3 years. This must be chosen at the application stage, based on the objective of the project and on the type of activities foreseen over time.

For more information: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-organisations/cooperation-among-organisations-and-institutions/capacity-building-youth