Application procedure

Project promoters and young people interested in setting up a project must complete the relevant application forms and follow the application procedures which are described briefly below.

Compliance with formal and quality criteria and with the objectives, as well as the priorities of the Youth in Action Programme and its Actions, are the basis for each grant award decision.

The vast majority of applications are processed at national level by the National Agencies. Projects are selected by national selection panels, which are composed of people familiar with the youth field and youth activities, for example members of National Youth Councils. Selections are made in accordance with the European Commission's guidelines. Project promoters from SEE wanting to coordinate a project must apply to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency.

Application deadlines

Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria

Award criteria

Notification of award criteria

General financial rules