UK managed European funding

There is a range of funding opportunities that are delivered in the UK by organisations on behalf of the European Commission.

The European Commission’s Lifelong Learning programme (LLP) aims to build a skilled workforce across Europe. In the UK the LLP programmes are managed by the British Council and ECOTEC. A joint website serves as a portal for information on all the programmes and funding opportunities.

The programmes are:

• Comenius - project-based partnerships, in-service opportunities and assistantships for all levels of school and further education
• Erasmus - supports the mobility of HE students and staff across Europe, for both work placement and study purposes
• Leonardo - for the development of skills and training
• Grundtvig - a passport to partnerships and training opportunities for adult education organisations, teachers and learners
• Transversal Study Visits - giving UK learning professionals the chance to exchange expertise with their European colleagues

Additionally, the Jean Monnet programme focuses on enabling and encouraging European countries to work together more closely. It also offers support to key partners in the field.

The Youth in Action programme also offers a range of international activities for young people aged 13 to 30.