ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PEX-COVE

Centres of Vocational Excellence

Status
open for submission
Programme
Erasmus+ (ERASMUS+)
Action type
ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants
Opens
5 Dec 2023
Deadline
7 May 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

EU funding for Centres of Vocational Excellence to enhance vocational training and skills development under Erasmus+.

This call supports the creation and development of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). It aims to improve vocational education and training (VET) quality and relevance. Projects should focus on skills development and digital agenda priorities.

Likely relevant for

  • Vocational education and training providers
  • Educational institutions focusing on VET
  • Organizations promoting digital skills in vocational training
  • Policy makers in vocational education
  • Consortia aiming to establish Centres of Vocational Excellence

Project signals

Focus on vocational excellence and skills developmentAlignment with Digital Agenda prioritiesProjects aiming to enhance VET quality and relevance

What it funds

  • Establishment and development of Centres of Vocational Excellence
  • Projects enhancing vocational education and training quality
  • Initiatives promoting skills development aligned with digital transformation

Expected outcomes

  • Improved quality and relevance of vocational education and training
  • Enhanced skills development in line with labour market needs
  • Strengthened cooperation among VET providers and stakeholders

Who can apply / participate

  • Vocational education and training providers
  • Educational institutions
  • Public and private organizations involved in VET
  • Consortia likely required to include multiple VET providers and stakeholders
  • Participants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Must comply with Erasmus+ programme rules and specific call conditions
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific eligibility criteria for applicants

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Exact funding amounts and budget details
  • Detailed application conditions and submission guidelines

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:33 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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