Calls for proposals
2026 call
The 2026 call for project proposals has been published. Please consult the documents and tools provided below.
Notice in the Official Journal of the European Union
CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2026 - EAC/A15/2025 European Solidarity Corps (C/2025/06214)
Previous versions:
European Solidarity Corps Programme Guide for 2026
The European Solidarity Corps Programme Guide 2026 is essential reading for anyone interested in applying. It details the conditions governing the projects you can apply for under the general call for proposals.
Previous versions:
- Version 2025
- Version 2 of 2024, and its Corrigendum
- Version 1 of 2024
- Version 2023
- Version 2022
- Version 2 of 2021 and its Corrigendum
- Version 1 of 2021
- Version 2020
- Version 2019
- Version 2018
Activity type | Deadline | Where to apply |
Volunteering projects | 18 February 2026 1 October 2026 (optional round) | National Agency |
Solidarity Projects
| 18 February 2026 7 May 2026 (optional round) 1 October 2026 | National Agency |
Volunteer teams in high-priority areas | 3 March 2026 | European Education and Culture Executive Agency |
Volunteering under the Humanitarian Aid Corps | 23 April 2026 | European Education and Culture Executive Agency |
Applications for the Quality Labels can be submitted on a continuous basis.
Application procedure
For the decentralised activities managed by National Agencies please apply using the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps page.
You can find model application forms for information and preparation purposes here: Call 2026 Quality Label (ESC 50) sample, Call 2026 Volunteering projects (ESC 51) sample, Call 2026 Solidarity projects (ESC 30) sample
You can also download a blank Declaration on Honour template. This document is already included in the application form; a separate blank version is provided here for reference.
For the centralised activities managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency information about the application forms and selection procedure will be available on the EACEA's website and Funding & tender opportunities portal.
Registering your organisation
- First you need to obtain a valid EU login. The EU Login Authentication Service authenticates users of various Commission information systems (see the user guide for details).
- Identify where to register. Is the activity for which you want to apply managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency or by a National Agency? See the Registration of organisations for more information.