© European Union, 2026 The Commission has launched the 2026 European Solidarity Corps call for proposals, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps.With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower thousands of young people to engage in solidarity actions across Europe and beyond, supporting volunteering activities, solidarity projects, networking actions, and quality and support measures.The centralised action 'Voluteering Teams in High-Priority Areas' will address three annual policy priorities:Enhancing preparedness and relief for people affected by armed conflicts or natural disasters, contributing to the new Preparedness Union Strategy.Fostering positive learning experiences and improving basic skills for young people with fewer opportunities, in line with the Union of Skills agenda.Promoting intergenerational fairness and solidarity, ensuring dialogue and cooperation between generations and combating age discrimination.The new funding opportunities for the Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas and Humanitarian Aid Volunteering actions will soon be published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal .Check the Portal for upcoming calls, application criteria and deadlines. Find more information on the press release and on these links: Youth Portal – European Solidarity Corps call for proposals 20262026 European Solidarity Corps Programme Guide2026 European Solidarity Corps Work Programme Details Publication date17 November 2025AuthorEuropean Education and Culture Executive Agency
