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Partnerships for cooperation with Erasmus+

November 30, 2024

Associations and non-profits, Association activists, Municipalities and Local Authorities, Professional training institutions, Sports organisations, Youth workers, European opportunities, Universities and schools

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Partnerships for cooperation is an action that offers participating organizations the opportunity to gain experience in international cooperation and strengthen their capacities. By engaging in these partnerships, organizations can produce innovative, high-quality results that contribute to the achievement of their medium- and long-term goals.

The size and scope of collaborative partnerships may vary depending on the project objectives, the organizations involved and other relevant factors.

Along with all Key Action 2 projects, partnerships also have a focus on strengthening the participating organisations, but at the same time must contribute to the achievement of the Programme's objectives and priorities. Projects must therefore respond to General priorities of the Program and to the priorities that are set in the Work Plan and in the annual notice. Specific priorities for each sector (higher education, vocational training, youth, sport, etc.) are also published within the Program Guide, so it is essential to read the specific priorities carefully before working on the preparation of a project. The sectoral priorities are contained in Program website  or in the Guide.

Types of cooperative partnerships

There are two main types of cooperative partnerships: Collaborative Partnerships and Small-Scale Partnerships. Both types of projects have elements in common, such as the need to build a "project path" rather than a list of events independent of each other, the importance of both the aspects of organizational empowerment and contribution to the development of policies sector and, finally, the lump sum financing methodology.
There are also some differences to keep in mind when choosing which type of project to present.

Collaborative partnerships

Collaborative partnerships are designed for organizations that want to work, learn, and grow together on a larger scale. These partnerships enable broad collaboration between participating organizations, allowing them to combine their expertise and resources to achieve common goals. Collaborative partnerships are suited to ambitious projects that require a broader scope and involve multiple organizations.
They require the involvement of at least three organizations from three different countries and can last from 12 to 36 months. They have significantly higher lump sum amounts.
The request for contribution, according to the calendar established in the annual notice, must be submitted to theNational agency of the country in which the coordinating body is based of the project, with the exception of projects in the field of sport and projects presented by European non-governmental organizations, which must be presented toEACEA Executive Agency.

Small-scale partnerships

Small-scale partnerships are designed for organizations with more specific needs or limited capabilities. These partnerships are ideal for organizations looking to engage in international cooperation on a smaller scale. While the scope may be narrower, small-scale partnerships still offer valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, learning and innovative outcomes.
They require the involvement of at least three organizations from two different countries and can last from 6 to 24 months. The flat-rate contribution is smaller.
The request for contribution, according to the calendar established in the annual notice, must be submitted to theNational agency of the country in which the coordinating body is based of the project, with the exception of projects in the field of sport, which must be presented to theEACEA Executive Agency.

Activities in partnerships for cooperation

There is no predefined list of activities that can be carried out within Action 2 projects. There is therefore freedom to propose different specific activities (seminars and work meetings, exchange of good practices and networking, moments of developing strategies and contents, etc.) as long as these are useful for achieving the specific objectives and are compatible with the capabilities and resources of the organizations involved. It is possible to directly involve staff, volunteers and young beneficiaries of the organisation's activities, as long as such participation is useful for the purposes of the project.

In addition to the coordination, monitoring and constant evaluation activities, which are essential for the management and success of the projects, the activities can also include all those necessary for the dissemination and promotion of the results achieved.

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This guide was created as part of the annual work plan of the European network IGNet, co-financed by the European Union. The content of this guide reflects the views only of the authors and neither the European Commission nor any of its agencies can be held responsible for its content or any use made of it. The content of this guide has no official value for the purposes of submitting applications and projects, for which only the official guides of the individual programmes and initiatives are valid.

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