Erasmus+ 2027: budget of €6.21 billion, Guide and call not yet published

On 15 October 2026, the European Commission adopted the Erasmus+ annual work programme for 2027 through Decision C(2026) 7171, with a maximum EU contribution of €6,212,985,300. The 2027 programme guide and the call for proposals have not yet been published on the official Erasmus+ page, so submission deadlines are not known. Organisations in education, training, youth and sport can, however, prepare their partnerships well in advance.

In brief

• Programme: Erasmus+ 2027, the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport
• Authority: European Commission
• Beneficiaries: organisations in education, training, youth and sport, as set out in the work programme
• Total budget: €6,212,985,300 (maximum EU contribution for 2027)
• Submission period: not officially announced
• Status: work programme adopted (15 October 2026), published on 26 October 2026; the 2027 programme guide and the call are still to come

What exactly happened?

The annual work programme is the document that sets the priorities and actions funded in a given year. The one for 2027 was adopted on 15 October 2026 and published by the EU Publications Office on 26 October 2026. The document describes Erasmus+ as a programme for education, training, youth and sport and includes the directly and indirectly managed actions, as well as the Jean Monnet initiatives.

The official Erasmus+ Programme Guide page still displays the 2026 edition. The 2027 guide, with the detailed conditions, forms and deadlines, does not appear there yet.

What are the priorities for 2027?

The work programme mentions an emphasis on inclusion, young people's democratic participation, the resilience of education systems, digital modernisation and well-justified international partnerships. These are general directions. The exact eligibility and evaluation criteria will be those in the 2027 Guide, once published.

Who will be able to apply, and when?

The exact list of eligible applicants, the amounts per project and the deadlines cannot be confirmed before the Guide is published. Neither opening nor closing dates have been officially announced. Any date you see in other sources is unofficial until the call is published.

What this means for your business

Recommendation: The best European projects are built months before the call. If you represent an NGO, a school, a training provider, a town hall or an SME in the education field, use the time until the Guide appears to do the following:

• define the concrete problem the project solves and the measurable change you are aiming for;
• identify partners from other countries and clarify each one's role early;
• check that your organisation has the identification details, administrative capacity and experience required;
• read the 2026 Guide as a model of the structure, but do not rely on its amounts or rules for 2027.

A common pitfall is to write the project only after the Guide appears, within a few weeks, with partners found in a hurry. If you want to find out how your organisation fits with the funding available, you can start with the eligibility check.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Erasmus+ budget for 2027?

The Erasmus+ 2027 work programme, adopted through Decision C(2026) 7171 of 15 October 2026, provides for a maximum EU contribution of €6,212,985,300.

Has the Erasmus+ 2027 call been published?

No. As of 9 November 2026, the official Erasmus+ Programme Guide page still displays the 2026 Guide, and no Guide or call for 2027 appears to have been published.

What is the submission deadline?

It has not been officially announced. The deadlines will be those in the 2027 call and Guide, once published.

Can I use the 2026 Guide to apply for 2027?

No. Applications are submitted according to the Guide in force for the call in question. The 2026 Guide can only help you understand the structure of the programme.

What can I do now?

You can start preparing: project idea, partners, checking your organisation's capacity and following the official Erasmus+ page for the publication of the Guide.

Official sources

• Erasmus+ 2027 annual work programme, Decision C(2026) 7171 (EU Publications Office)
• Erasmus+ Programme Guide (official page, 2026 edition)

Information checked on 9 November 2026. The conditions may be amended by the managing authority — check the guide in force before submitting.