Erasmus+ Netherlands
European Union funding program managed in the Netherlands by Nuffic and the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut, supporting education, training, youth, and sport through mobility projects and partnerships.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
September 29, 2026 (Erasmus Accreditation) and October 1, 2026 (DiscoverEU Inclusion, Youth Participation, Youth Exchanges, Small-Scale Partnerships, Sport Mobility, Youth Worker Mobility, Cooperation Partnerships, Short-term Mobility)
Country
NetherlandsAbout the Erasmus+ Netherlands
The Erasmus+ program in the Netherlands supports professional and personal growth across primary and secondary education, vocational education and training, higher education, adult education, youth and youth work, and sport. Administered nationally by bodies including Nuffic and the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut, the program provides grants for institutional cooperation, mobility, and community projects.
Centralized actions for education and training, managed directly by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels, represent a substantial funding stream. Between 2021 and 2025, the total available budget for these central actions reached over three billion euros across nearly four thousand awarded proposals, with Dutch participants securing 357 awards.
Decentralized actions are managed locally through Dutch national agencies, handling grants for mobilities, small-scale partnerships, and cooperation projects. The program framework includes specific tracks such as Key Action 1 for mobility and Key Action 2 for cooperation partnerships, with annual deadlines set for each sector.
Recent program adjustments provide specific operational flexibilities and support measures for projects involving participants affected by the situation in Ukraine. Institutions can adapt ongoing projects, apply force majeure clauses under specific travel advisory conditions, and utilize online language support platforms for incoming participants.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Direct funding from the European Union managed through established Dutch national agencies
Wide range of sectors covered from primary schooling to higher education and sport
Established frameworks for international mobility and institutional cooperation
Flexible adjustment options for ongoing projects during unforeseen circumstances
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Netherlands
Administered locally by Nuffic in The Hague for education and training, and by the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut in Utrecht for youth and sport.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Review the annual Program Guide to identify relevant sector priorities and funding opportunities
Prepare the project proposal and check previous successful applications on the Funding and Tenders Portal or Project Results Platform
Submit the application through the appropriate national agency portal or the European Funding and Tenders Portal before the specified deadline
Await evaluation results from the National Agency or the EACEA in Brussels
Application Timeline
September 29, 2026
Application Deadline for Erasmus Accreditation
Deadline at 12:00 CET
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline for Partnerships and Mobility Projects
Applies to small-scale partnerships, youth exchanges, and sport mobility at 12:00 CET
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check previous approved project lists on the Funding and Tenders Portal to avoid redundant proposals
Verify coordinator and partner participation limits before submitting applications
Consult the specific national agency contact point for your sector before requesting project amendments
Monitor official travel advisories from the government when planning project mobilities
Ensure all partner organizations are checked against the European Union Consolidated Sanctions List prior to project launch
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
Education and training grants are managed by Nuffic in The Hague, while youth and sport grants are administered by the Nederlands Jeugdinstituut in Utrecht.
Erasmus Accreditation applications are due on September 29, 2026, and various mobility and partnership grants are due on October 1, 2026.
Yes, beneficiaries can request amendments through their national agency to adjust project activities in line with program guidelines.
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