Union Programmes
Funding mechanisms established to strengthen cooperation between European Union member and candidate countries, achieve common policy objectives and promote innovation.
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s grant programme supporting mobility activities and cooperation between institutions in the fields of education, youth and sport. Launched in 1987 to support short-term exchanges of higher education students, it gradually expanded to cover school education, vocational training, adult education and youth. With the addition of sport in 2014, all activities were brought together under the name Erasmus+. The programme continues under the same name in the 2021–2027 period.
Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s largest funding programme for research and innovation. Covering the 2021–2027 period, the programme aims to support scientific research to encourage the production of new knowledge, develop innovative solutions and strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness.
Digital Europe Programme
The Digital Europe Programme is a European Union programme supporting the digital transformation in the 2021–2027 period. It aims to encourage businesses, public institutions and citizens to use digital technologies more effectively.
EU Civil Protection Mechanism
The EU Civil Protection Mechanism is a European Union programme established by the European Commission in 2001 to strengthen cooperation between countries in the face of disasters. The Mechanism contributes to disaster prevention, stronger preparedness and rapid response in times of crisis.
European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) is a European Union programme that supports young people in taking part in activities that benefit society. The programme enables young people to volunteer and to develop solidarity-based projects in their own communities.
Customs Programme
The Customs Programme is a European Union programme that supports cooperation between customs authorities in the European Union and protects the financial and economic interests of the Member States.