Erasmus Accreditation in the Youth Sector
Erasmus accreditation is a quality certification tool for organizations that enables continuous exploitation of the program by following simplified procedures throughout the programming period. It enables experienced organisations wishing to engage in cross-border exchanges and cooperation, to promote youth participation and support the development of the capacities of those working in the youth field, through learning mobility activities.
The application for accreditation is qualitatively assessed upon submission, and, if the required criteria are met, the organization secures an accreditation certificate and may submit a simplified funding application each year for the implementation of its intended objectives.
In the youth sector, Erasmus accreditation has the following objectives:
- enhancing the personal and professional development of young people through non-formal and informal learning mobility activities.
- promoting the empowerment of young people, their active participation in civic life and their participation in democratic life.
- promoting the qualitative development of youth work at local, regional, national, European and international level by developing the capacities of organisations active in the youth field and supporting the professional development of workers in the youth sector.
- promoting inclusion and diversity, intercultural dialogue and the values of solidarity, equal opportunities and human rights among young men and women in Europe.
Eligible Organizations
- The following types of organizations are eligible to apply for accreditation::
- Non-profit organization, association, NGO
- European NGO active in the youth sector
- Public body at local, regional, national level
- Social enterprise
- For-profit entity active in the field of corporate social responsibility.
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The above entities must be based in an EU member state or in a third country associated with the program. For specific information on eligible countries, please visit the Program Guide (Part Α, "Eligible countries" Section).
Applicant organisations must have been legally established for at least two years before the application deadline and have relevant experience in implementing activities in the youth sector.
Accredited Projects in the Youth Sector
Eligible Organizations
- Organizations holding a valid Erasmus accreditation in the youth sector at the application deadline.
Eligible Activities
- Youth exchanges
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Professional development activities for workers in the youth sector
In addition, the following activities can be implemented which should be combined with the eligible activities: - Preparatory visits
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System development and promotion activities (only in combination with professional development activities for workers in the youth sector)
The description, eligibility criteria and expenditure categories for each of these activities are set out in the relevant sections of the Program Guide (Part Β, «Information about the actions»).