Most coordinators who ask this question are already cutting it close. The KA122 form isn't technically difficult, but the sections assessors actually score need evidence and conversations with hosting partners that take weeks to gather. You can't invent that the night before a deadline. Key Takeaways A KA122 short-term project application takes between 8 and
Erasmus+ has a language all of its own. KA1, KA2, KA121, accreditation, mobility, ErasmusPro. These terms get thrown around constantly in education circles, sometimes by people who understand them precisely and sometimes by people who are using them as shorthand for "something to do with Erasmus+." If you've ever sat in a meeting where someone
Finding the right Erasmus+ partner abroad is the part of the process that most schools and colleges say worries them the most. Not the paperwork, not the budget, not even the logistics. The partner. It makes sense: you can learn the application process, you can get help with reporting, but how do you find a
An OID, or Organisation ID, is a reference number that identifies your school within the European Commission's system for Erasmus+. Every UK school, college or organisation applying from 2027 needs one before they can submit anything. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to actually get one. This article is part of IBD's
For UK schools, colleges and organisations planning a Key Action 1 mobility project, the application window is expected to open in November 2026 and close in February 2027. This is the route most institutions will use to send students and staff abroad, or host European participants, from the 2027/28 academic year onwards. Here is what
The UK rejoins Erasmus+ from January 2027 and the application window opens in November 2026. For schools, colleges, youth organisations and adult education providers that have never applied before, the process can feel unfamiliar. This guide walks through every step, from checking your eligibility to submitting your application and what happens after. This is a
Adult education providers in the UK are fully eligible for Erasmus+ funding from November 2026. The programme is not limited to schools and universities. Any organisation delivering structured learning to adults qualifies, and the UK rejoining Erasmus+ in January 2027 reopens a significant source of funding that has been unavailable since Brexit. This guide covers
Academy schools and free schools can apply for Erasmus+ funding from November 2026. The question comes up regularly and the answer is straightforward: operating outside local authority control makes no difference to eligibility. If your school is registered and delivering statutory education, you qualify. This guide covers everything academy and free school leaders need to
Youth and sports organisations in the UK are fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 funding from January 2027. This includes youth clubs, sports clubs, charities and voluntary sector bodies working with young people, as well as organisations using sport as a tool for social inclusion or rehabilitation. Eligible activities include professional training and job
This article is part of IBD's series on who can apply for Erasmus+ funding in the UK. The full guide covering all institution types is the place to start if you are new to the programme. This article goes deeper on faith schools specifically. Key Takeaways Faith schools of any denomination are fully eligible for
