Partnership for Excellence - Centres of Vocational Excellence
The 'Partnership for Excellence - Centres of Vocational Excellence' program, part of Erasmus+, aimed to establish and develop international collaborative networks of VET Centres. These Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) were designed to create dynamic skills ecosystems, fostering innovation, regional development, and social inclusion by adapting skills provision to evolving economic and societal needs, including digital and green transitions.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives
The 'Partnership for Excellence - Centres of Vocational Excellence' program primarily targeted a wide array of public and private organizations active in vocational education and training or the world of work. The geographic scope extended across EU Member States, Programme-associated countries, and certain third countries, fostering local and international collaboration to build strong skills ecosystems.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Eligible Activities
This program funded projects focused on vocational education and training across various EQF levels, addressing the development of relevant skills for evolving labour markets, including digital and green transitions. Supported activities included a wide array of teaching and learning initiatives, cooperation models with industry, and robust governance structures. Costs were covered through a lump sum model, emphasizing outcome-based achievements.
Type and Scope of Funding
The funding was provided as a lump sum grant, with a maximum of €4 million per project, covering up to 80% of eligible costs over a four-year duration. This model encouraged a focus on achieving measurable project outcomes rather than detailed cost reporting.
Conditions and Requirements
Key conditions for this program included mandatory consortium participation with specific partner profiles, adherence to lump sum budgeting, and broad provisions for open access to project results. Financial reporting focused on work package completion, with co-financing assumed rather than requiring detailed cost declarations.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call, which is now closed, involved submitting a grant application to EACEA by the specified deadline, adhering to a detailed budget and proposal template. Proposals were rigorously evaluated based on defined criteria, and successful applicants were notified of decisions and proceeded to sign a grant agreement.
Legal Basis and Official Documentation
The program's legal foundation is rooted in the broader Erasmus+ Programme, with specific details and requirements outlined in the Call document and the Programme Guide. Key policy priorities, such as those related to VET for sustainable competitiveness and social fairness, also provided overarching guidance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
EUR 48 000 000
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme, as well as certain third countries not associated to the Programme (excluding Belarus), with projects operating at national and international levels.
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Social Enterprises, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
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