CloseThis event has ended. Interested in the political context of European sport, willing to know more about the Erasmus+ Sport Programme, looking for funding for 2026 or partners for a future application?On 11 December 2025, the European Commission and the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organised the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day 2026.Policy was discussed and advice and tips on how to prepare and submit proposals were given as well as information on the financial aspects of funding. It was a good opportunity to network and meet potential partners. If you are applying for a grant for the first time, here is a useful guide: How to get a grantHave Your Say: Shape the Future of European Sport!Take part in the public consultation and/or call for evidence between 15 September and 8 December 2025:Ahead of the Sport Info Day the European Commission would like to hear your opinion on how the future of Sport in Europe could look. A key element in Commissioner Micallef’s plan to reinforce the European Sport Model is to gather the views of the broad European sport community and citizens. We kindly invite you to share your views via this link and encourage you to disseminate the survey within your network. Your responses will form the foundation of this year’s session 6 where the preliminary results will be presented. education grant | sport Thursday 11 December 2025, 09:30 - 18:30 (CET)Brussels, Belgium Practical information WhenThursday 11 December 2025, 09:30 - 18:30 (CET)WhereCharlemagne Building (CHAR) Rue de la Loi 170, 1040 Brussels, Belgium LanguagesEnglish Description 08:00-09:30Registration & Welcome Coffee09:30-09:35WelcomeIntroduction by Sophie Beernaerts, Director, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyWatch the recording09:35-10:20Opening session Round Table moderated by Sophie Beernaerts, Director, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyWith the participation of:Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and SportBogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Member of the European ParliamentVassos Koutsioundas, Cyprus Sport Organisation10:20-11:00Session 1: Erasmus+ Sport Policy prioritiesChair: Giorgio Guazzugli Marini, Head of Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionWith the participation of Peter Fischer, Paola Ottonello, Stefano Pintus, Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionThis session will give an overview of the main policy priorities, with a special focus on sport and health, innovation and green sport, linking the EU Work Plan for Sport with Erasmus+. It will also cover the most recent developments, objectives and challenges in these crucial fields.Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 111:00-11:30Break & Networking 11:30-12:30Session 2: Erasmus+ Sport ProgrammeQuestions & Answers Chair: Theo Duivenvoorde, Head of Erasmus Mundus & Sport Unit, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyWith the participation of Gael Broze, Helena Kamencikova, Izabela Pelczynska, Erasmus+ Sport Sector, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyThis session will be focused on the main aspects of the Erasmus+ Sport calls for proposals and their novelties. It will also discuss the best way to set up a successful partnership. Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 212:30-14:30Lunch & Networking 14:30-15:30Session 3: What are the mobility opportunities of sport staff? Questions & Answers (MANSHOLT ROOM)Presentation by Violeta Birzniece, Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionWith the participation of Mathurin Le Roux, Agency Erasmus+ France Youth and Sport and Martin Thomson, Tartu County Sports FederationThe goal of this workshop is to explain Erasmus+ KA1 Mobility of sport staff action. The interactive workshop will feature project examples and provide opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 3Session 4: How to apply to the Erasmus+ Sport calls? Questions & Answers (DE GASPERI ROOM)Presentation by Helena Kamencikova and Zanete Tifentale, Erasmus+ Sport Sector, European Education and Culture Executive Agency This workshop aims at presenting the application templates (project description and budget), the lump sum funding mechanism and the selection process (award criteria) under the sport actions of Erasmus+ Key Action 2.Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 4Session 5: How to apply for Erasmus+ Sport Capacity Building funding? Questions & Answers (JENKINS ROOM)Presentation by Laura Vari and Sophie Lemel, Erasmus+ Sport Sector, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyThis workshop is dedicated to those interested in applying to the Capacity Building call. It will present the application templates (project description and budget), the lump sum funding mechanism and the selection process (award criteria).Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 515:30-16:00Break & Networking 16:00-17:00Session 6: A Strategic Vision for Sport in Europe: Reinforcing the European Sport Model Questions & Answers Chair: Giorgio Guazzugli Marini, Head of Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionWith the participation of Sacha Beck, Mads Lyngso Schou, Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionThis session will present the preliminary results from the Public Consultation launched as part of the preparation of the Commission Communication: "A Strategic Vision for Sport in Europe: Reinforcing the European Sport Model." Following the presentation, the audience will engage in an interactive discussion to provide additional considerations to shape the future of sports in Europe. Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 617:00- 17:15Closing RemarksGeorg Häusler, Director for Culture, Creativity and Sport, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission17:15-18:30Cocktail & Networking
08:00-09:30Registration & Welcome Coffee09:30-09:35WelcomeIntroduction by Sophie Beernaerts, Director, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyWatch the recording09:35-10:20Opening session Round Table moderated by Sophie Beernaerts, Director, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyWith the participation of:Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and SportBogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Member of the European ParliamentVassos Koutsioundas, Cyprus Sport Organisation10:20-11:00Session 1: Erasmus+ Sport Policy prioritiesChair: Giorgio Guazzugli Marini, Head of Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionWith the participation of Peter Fischer, Paola Ottonello, Stefano Pintus, Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionThis session will give an overview of the main policy priorities, with a special focus on sport and health, innovation and green sport, linking the EU Work Plan for Sport with Erasmus+. It will also cover the most recent developments, objectives and challenges in these crucial fields.Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 111:00-11:30Break & Networking 11:30-12:30Session 2: Erasmus+ Sport ProgrammeQuestions & Answers Chair: Theo Duivenvoorde, Head of Erasmus Mundus & Sport Unit, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyWith the participation of Gael Broze, Helena Kamencikova, Izabela Pelczynska, Erasmus+ Sport Sector, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyThis session will be focused on the main aspects of the Erasmus+ Sport calls for proposals and their novelties. It will also discuss the best way to set up a successful partnership. Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 212:30-14:30Lunch & Networking 14:30-15:30Session 3: What are the mobility opportunities of sport staff? Questions & Answers (MANSHOLT ROOM)Presentation by Violeta Birzniece, Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionWith the participation of Mathurin Le Roux, Agency Erasmus+ France Youth and Sport and Martin Thomson, Tartu County Sports FederationThe goal of this workshop is to explain Erasmus+ KA1 Mobility of sport staff action. The interactive workshop will feature project examples and provide opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 3Session 4: How to apply to the Erasmus+ Sport calls? Questions & Answers (DE GASPERI ROOM)Presentation by Helena Kamencikova and Zanete Tifentale, Erasmus+ Sport Sector, European Education and Culture Executive Agency This workshop aims at presenting the application templates (project description and budget), the lump sum funding mechanism and the selection process (award criteria) under the sport actions of Erasmus+ Key Action 2.Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 4Session 5: How to apply for Erasmus+ Sport Capacity Building funding? Questions & Answers (JENKINS ROOM)Presentation by Laura Vari and Sophie Lemel, Erasmus+ Sport Sector, European Education and Culture Executive AgencyThis workshop is dedicated to those interested in applying to the Capacity Building call. It will present the application templates (project description and budget), the lump sum funding mechanism and the selection process (award criteria).Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 515:30-16:00Break & Networking 16:00-17:00Session 6: A Strategic Vision for Sport in Europe: Reinforcing the European Sport Model Questions & Answers Chair: Giorgio Guazzugli Marini, Head of Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionWith the participation of Sacha Beck, Mads Lyngso Schou, Sport Unit, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European CommissionThis session will present the preliminary results from the Public Consultation launched as part of the preparation of the Commission Communication: "A Strategic Vision for Sport in Europe: Reinforcing the European Sport Model." Following the presentation, the audience will engage in an interactive discussion to provide additional considerations to shape the future of sports in Europe. Watch the recording15 DECEMBER 2025Presentation - Erasmus+ Sport 2026 - Session 617:00- 17:15Closing RemarksGeorg Häusler, Director for Culture, Creativity and Sport, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission17:15-18:30Cocktail & Networking
