The 2025–2026 edition of the online training course Funding the Arts will support cultural organisations in understanding and navigating Erasmus+, a flagship EU programme for education, international cooperation, professional development and innovation.
Why is Erasmus+ relevant to the arts sector?
While widely known for its focus on education, Erasmus+ offers extensive opportunities for the cultural sector, especially for organisations working in arts education, outreach and community engagement, participatory and co-creation practices, and artist training. Erasmus+ Partnerships for Cooperation support transnational projects focused on developing and sharing innovative practices, strengthening networks, and fostering peer learning across Europe.
About “Funding the Arts”
Funding the Arts 2025–2026 provides a hands-on, practical introduction to Erasmus+, guiding participants through funding opportunities, eligibility, application formats, partnership building, and project development.
You should consider registering if you:
☐ Represent a performing arts organisation, cultural institution or non-profit delivering arts education, creative learning, co-creation, community-based projects or participatory work.
☐ Want to develop or strengthen international partnerships.
☐ Are exploring how your artistic or educational work could fit within Erasmus+ priorities.
☐ Have a project idea you would like to test, refine, or develop further.
☐ Are new to EU funding and want practical, demystified guidance, or…
☐ Have applied before and want clearer strategies for success.
☐ Are looking for expert support to turn your idea into a credible, competitive proposal.
Case study: From Funding the Arts to a funded project
Birgitte Holt Nielsen, Producer at Figaros (Denmark) took part in the 2023 edition of Funding the Arts alongside fellow RESEO members Companhia de Música Teatral (Portugal) and Compagnia Teatrale L’Albero (Italy). During the course, they developed a successful application for the 15-month collaboration project Artistic Beginnings in Co-creation focused on co-creation and early childhood arts practice.
Running from March 2024 to June 2025, the partnership delivered a series of creative labs across Europe, including i.Lab Mil Pássaros in Loulé, Portugal, Co-creation in Early Childhood in Matera, Italy, and Voices in Co-creation in Ebeltoft, Denmark.
“Funding the Arts gave me the tools and confidence necessary to submit a successful application. Our proposal was successful and we were awarded a grant on our first try despite intense competition. I strongly recommend this training to any organisation with an interest in international cooperation.”
Birgitte Holt Nielsen, Producer, Figaros (Denmark)
Programme timeline
Funding the Arts 1/3 — 10 December 2025
1:30PM – 4:30PM CET
In-depth session: Erasmus+ funding opportunities and programme overview
Funding the Arts 2/3 — 8 January 2026
1:30PM – 4:30PM CET
Application workshop: practical guidance and application form walkthrough
Funding the Arts 3/3 — 11 February 2026
1:30PM – 4:30PM CET
Project brainstorming, partnership building and concept note feedback
Fees
RESEO members: €120 (VAT incl.)
Non-members: €220 (VAT incl.)
The fee includes all three core sessions.
Optional one-to-one sessions with the experts can be arranged based on individual needs. Hourly rate: €80 (VAT incl.)
About the organisers
RESEO, the European Network for Opera, Music and Dance Education, is a network of organisations and individuals dedicated to education, participation and social transformation through opera, music and dance. Through training, research, international collaboration and advocacy, we work to place education and participation at the heart of cultural institutions and policy. More about us.
Based in the Southern Italian city of Matera, Materahub provides a space for different areas of international expertise to come together and helps local communities turn ideas into reality through knowledge sharing, training opportunities, skills development and international cooperation projects. www.materahub.com
Registration
Deadline for registration: 8 December at 12:00 CET
