Coronavirus impacts the implementation of the EU funding programmes, Erasmus+ Sport projects included

Coronavirus impacts the implementation of the EU funding programmes, Erasmus+ Sport projects included

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), which is in charge of the implementation of the Erasmus+ sport programme, is one of the European institutions that is influenced by the corona crisis. The implementation of projects organised by EACEA are affected and flexibility is now more needed than ever. In this regard, EACEA published on 25 March 2020 guidelines for beneficiaries, contractors and experts involved in projects organised by the Agency. Flexibility measures and hints for contractors, beneficiaries and experts that are affected by the crisis can be found in this link.

Furthermore, the EACEA has extended the deadlines for several open Calls for proposals. The new deadline for all Erasmus+ Sport Actions is 21 April 2020 (17h00 Brussels time). The specific new deadlines for submission of applications can be found through this link.

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