APPLY FOR YOUTH MOBILITY FUNDING

1. Title: APPLY FOR YOUTH MOBILITY FUNDING2. Awarding Authority: Erasmus+, GB Tel: 0161 957 7755.. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: Organisations working with young people outside the formal education sector can apply to the youth strand of awarding authority . Funds are given to support activity called learning mobility which is a planned learning activity in another country.This part of Key Action 1 is managed by Ecorys UK as part of the UK National Agency.What activities are possible?There are two types of learning mobility activities for youth: youth exchanges and training/networking for youth workers. Different activities can be combined into a mobility project, with a UK organisation or group working in partnership with one or more organisations from the Erasmus+ participating countries.Youth exchangesYouth exchanges allow groups of young people (aged 13 to 30) from different countries to meet and live together for up to 21 days. During a youth exchange, participants work together on a chosen topic through a mix of workshops, exercises, debates, role-plays, simulations, outdoor activities etc. designed and prepared by them before the exchange.Training and networking for youth workersThis activity supports the professional development of youth workers. They can take part in seminars, training courses, networking events, study visits, and job shadowing/observation. A youth worker mobility can last from two days to two months.5. CPV Code(s): 98133110, 98133000, 981300006. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG3, UKG317. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: West Midlands (England), West Midlands, Birmingham.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: There is over €12m available for successful projects in 2020.10. The next deadline to apply is 1.10.2020 (11:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information on the above contract please visit Web : 12. Other information: If your organisation has an existing valid EVS accreditation or Quality Label certification, you can apply for Volunteering Projects under the European Solidarity Corps. There is over €12m available for successful projects in 2020. The next deadline to apply is 1 October 2020, 11:00am (UK time).Who can apply?UK organisations active in the youth field can participate in a youth mobility project. Informal groups of young people are also eligible to apply for funding under some parts of this Key Action.How to applyIn 2020 there are three application deadlines for youth mobility funding on 11 February at 11am (UK time), 7 May and 1 October. The guide for applicants for Round 1 (829 KB) is available for reference purposes only. Read our webpage for the latest information on Erasmus+ and the EU transition periodWho should I contact?Due to precautions taken at the UK National Agency offices in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, please note the following interim update to the Ecorys UK and British Council helpline numbers. In the first instance, we would encourage you to send queries via email and a member of the National Agency team will respond.If your question is about Key Action 1 youth, please contact Ecorys UK by email. The Ecorys UK helpline is now closed. We are currently receiving a high number of emails but a member of the National Agency team will respond to each one as soon as possible.If you have questions about Key Action 2 youth or Key Action 3, please contact the British Council by email or telephone on 0161 957 7755.If you have any questions about European Solidarity Corps please email the dedicated team.Please refer the website above for documentation# funding opportunity