skill.ED - 2026

Application Form

    Please note that only information sent in English will be considered and evaluated.

    A. Name of the project

    Please fill in the complete name of your project, in English

    B. Presentation of the applicant school

    B.1. Contact details

    B.2. Description of the applicant school/university

    Please provide a brief overview of your school, including details of its management and projects to date (title, short description, source of funding, the project budget)

    C. Description of the Project

    C.1. Scope of the Project

    Please provide the scope of the project

    C.2. Objective of the Project

    Please provide a general objective and specific objectives of the project.

    C.3. Target group and beneficiaries

    Please provide information about the target group and the direct beneficiaries of the project (categories, number of direct beneficiaries etc.).

    C.4. Implementation period

    The implementation period must between January 1st 2026 and December 31st 2026.

    C.5. Description of the project

    Please provide a brief description of the project.

    C.6. Description of the activities

    Please provide a detailed description of each activity of the project.

    C.7. Calendar of the project

    Please provide a detailed description of the calendar of activities.

    C.8. Partners (if applicable)

    Please state all the partners involved in the implementation of the project (if applicable).

    D. Budget

    Please provide the Budget only in EUR (budgets in other currencies will not be considered and this will lead to disqualification of the project). Budget must be detailed for each activity of the project.

    I have read and I agree with the Official Regulations

    I have read and I agree with the Legal Terms and Conditions to access and use the website.

    I have read and I agree with the GDPR Notification.

    Please read & agree the documents above to be able to submit your Application

    Please attach here your additional files

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    Objective

    The objective of this open grant is to support general, vocational and technical education in the selected countries, regardless of the field.

    Theme

    The projects which will submitted must develop the general, vocational and technical education by any means, such as (but not limiting to): equipping a laboratory, purchasing specific equipment, setting up specialized classes, offering scholarships for students, organizing internships etc.

    Who can apply?

    Regular, Vocational and Technical High Schools / Secondary Schools and Universities, which perform their activity in the participating countries.

    Participating countries

    Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

    When?

    The registration period starts on 15th of October and ends on 20th of November 2026.

    How?

    Create a project that will develop general, vocational and/or technical education in your high school/secondary school or in your university. The projects can include a different range of activities and actions, such as: equipping a laboratory, purchasing specific equipment, setting up specialized classes, offering scholarships for students, organizing internships etc.

    Value of the grant

    One project may receive 50.000 EUR (or less) funding for the implementation. The budget of the winning project may exceed 50.000 EUR but the difference has to be covered by the applicant.

    Where?

    Fill in the Application Form online and submit it: CLICK HERE

    Please take into consideration that the Application Form cannot be saved and you will have to send it as soon as you fill it.

    Information

    Application Form

      Please note that only information sent in English will be considered and evaluated.

      A. Name of the project

      Please fill in the complete name of your project, in English

      B. Presentation of the applicant school

      B.1. Contact details

      B.2. Description of the applicant school/university

      Please provide a brief overview of your school, including details of its management and projects to date (title, short description, source of funding, the project budget)

      C. Description of the Project

      C.1. Scope (goal) of the Project

      Please provide the scope of the project.
      The Scope/Goal represents a broad statement of intent, indicating the fundamental long-term change to which the project contributes. It provides the general direction and the justification for its existence.

      C.2. Objective of the Project

      Please provide the specific objectives of the project.
      The objectives represent concrete, specific, and time-bound steps which, once completed, lead to the achievement of the intended goal.
      Objectives must be formulated according to the recognized SMART standard:
      • S – Specific: Define the exact who, what, where, and why.
      • M – Measurable: Add numbers, percentages, or frequencies so you can track progress.
      • A – Achievable (or Attainable): Ensure the target is realistic given your current skills, team, budget, and timeline.
      • R – Relevant: Confirm the objective matches your broader goals.
      • T – Time-Bound: Set a clear deadline or end date to create urgency and a review point.

      C.3. Target group and direct beneficiaries

      Please provide information about the target group and the direct beneficiaries of the project (categories, number of direct beneficiaries etc.).
      The Target Group section must not address a vague or general audience; instead, it must demonstrate that the proposed solution is tailored to specific, real individuals or entities with identifiable and verifiable needs.

      C.4. Implementation period

      The implementation period must be between January 1st 2027 and December 31st 2027.

      C.5. Description of the project

      Please provide a brief description of the project.

      C.6. Description of the activities

      Please provide a detailed description of each activity of the project.

      C.7. Calendar of the project

      Please provide a detailed calendar of the activities.

      C.8. Partners (if applicable)

      Please state all the partners involved in the implementation of the project (if applicable).

      D. Budget

      Please provide the Budget only in EUR (budgets in other currencies will not be considered and this will lead to disqualification of the project). Budget must be detailed for each activity of the project.

      I have read and I agree with the Official Regulations.

      I have read and I agree with the Legal Terms and Conditions to access and use the website.

      I have read and I agree with the GDPR Notification.

      Please read & agree the documents above to be able to submit your Application

      Please attach here your additional files

      Max allowed size for each file: 2 mb