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No fixed application deadline — ESF+ is a 2021-2027 multi-year structural fund; application timelines are set by individual Member State managing authorities.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is sponsored by European Commission (managed in shared management with Member States and directly by the European Commission for the EaSI component). The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is the EU's main financial instrument for investing in people, supporting employment, and promoting economic and social cohesion.
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Shared management | European Social Fund Plus To access this platform you need an EU Login account with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enabled. You can activate MFA using the EU Login Mobile app on your phone. How to access funding from the ESF+ Find partners and inspiration How shared management works The bulk of the ESF+ budget (€142 billion out of €142.
7 billion) is designed and implemented in partnership between the European Commission, national and regional authorities and social partners and stakeholders with an approach of ' shared management '. This means that the responsibility for ESF+ management lies with both the Commission and Member States.
At the beginning of each seven-year programming period, the Commission and Member States agree on key priorities for ESF+ investment, which are set out in national or regional programmes . For example, a Member State and the Commission may agree that there needs to be further focus on youth unemployment or improving the state’s education system.
Once the programmes are agreed, Member States are responsible for implementing the planned actions – including selecting concrete projects for funding and paying project organisers. Member States allocate funding to a wide range of organisations – public bodies, private companies and civil society. The Commission monitors implementation, reimburses expenditure and is ultimately accountable for the budget.
Importantly, shared management works under the partnership principle , where partners and stakeholders should be associated at all stages from programming to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. This principle is key for ensuring that spending is as effective and efficient as possible.
A key principle of ESF+ shared management, co-financing allows that both the EU and a Member State’s budget contribute to the total budget of an ESF+ programme. Depending on the area of investment and the development level of the region in which the activities are taking place, the EU co-financing rate can vary between 50% and 95%. Under thematic concentrations, the EU is able to target specific, EU-wide needs.
Resources under shared management can then be concentrated under these areas. Social inequalities and poverty remain a major concern. Member States should therefore allocate at least 25% of their ESF+ resources to promote social inclusion .
In addition, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) has been integrated in the ESF+ to provide food and basic material assistance . All Member States are obligated to devote at least 3% of their ESF+ resources to this aim. Youth unemployment has remained persistently high since the 2008 economic crisis, further increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Member States must allocate an appropriate amount of their ESF+ resources under shared management to targeted actions and structural reforms in support of youth employment. Member States above the EU-average rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment, education or training (NEETs) for the years 2017-2019 should devote at least 12. 5% of their ESF+ resources to youth.
Child-poverty levels remain unacceptably high, further rising as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The ESF+ requires Member States most affected by child poverty to allocate at least 5% of their ESF+ resources to implement measures to reduce it. All other Member States must allocate an appropriate amount to this end.
The capacity of social partners and civil society is central to the successful implementation of the ESF+ and the policies the fund supports. All Member States should allocate an appropriate amount to the capacity building of social partners and civil society. Member States that have a European Semester country-specific recommendation (CSR) in this area should allocate at least 0.
25% of their ESF+ resources under shared management to this aim. Member States will use the ESF+ to tackle the socio-economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic . The fund will support the EU’s green, digital and resilient recovery from the crisis by driving investment in jobs, skills and services.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Wide range of public bodies, private companies, and civil society organisations; eligibility varies by Member State and regional ESF+ managing authority. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates €142.7 billion (shared management) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Internet Freedom Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). DRL announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support Internet Freedom. The goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs.
The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.