On February 4, the European Commission in cooperation with the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) prepared s special Info Day on the new funding possibilities for sport within the Erasmus+ programme. 

The info day was meant to give an update on new European funding possibilities in the field of sport and offer practical information how to increase the chances of having projects selected and offer opportunities for cooperation and networking between various organisations and institutions from all over Europe. The European University Sports Association (EUSA) also took part in the event, being represented by Mr Matjaz Pecovnik, Secretary General and Mr Andrej Pisl, Communications and Project Manager.

In the welcome part, chaired by My Brian Holmes, Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), welcome speeches were given by Mrs Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth via video address and Mr Jan Truszczyński, Director General, Directorate General for Education and Culture, European Commission.

Five plenary parts followed, introductions and explanations were given by the representatives of the European Commission and EACEA. First Sport was introduced in the Erasmus+ programme through the Policy Context, then the focus was given to the Sport, Submission and Selection Procedures. After the break a Round Table on the specific objectives mentioned in the Call for proposals was organised, followed by a practical demonstration of the online submission of applications: pre-registration tool and demonstration of the E-form and the Financial workshop.

Mrs Chiara Gariazzo, Director, Directorate Youth and Sport - Directorate General for Education and Culture, European Commission concluded the event with the closing remarks.

Over 500 participants from over 40 countries took part in the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day in Brussels, and there was also a live webstreaming feed available to follow the presentations online. The day was centred around different information sessions, presenting policy priorities as well as practical advice and tips on preparing and submitting project proposals. Erasmus+ brings together seven previously existing EU programmes in the fields of Education, Training and Youth. For the first time it also provides support for Sport.

More information about Erasmus+: http://ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus