Erasmus+ Funding Opportunities

In line with the Voluntary Organisations Act and MFIN Circular 2/2019, all NGOs applying for Erasmus+ funds must:

• Hold a VO number
• Hold a valid OCVO Compliance Certificate for Year N-2; (eg. in 2026, the organisation needs to present the compliance certificate for 2024 otherwise it will not be eligible)
• Provide proof of submission of their latest annual accounts to the OCVO where the statutory deadline for submission has elapsed;
• Maintain compliance with the requirements of the Voluntary Organisations Act throughout the duration of the funded project.

Beneficiary organisations will also be subject to ongoing compliance checks throughout the implementation period of their projects.

For September / October 2026 deadlines, applicant NGOs shall be required to submit:

• The OCVO Compliance Certificate for Financial Year 2024; and
• Proof of submission of the 2025 annual accounts to the OCVO (compulsory)

As part of the application process, NGOs will be required to provide a copy of their OCVO compliance certificate as proof of their eligibility.

Youth organisations are recommended to be registered with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ.

Project Limitations for Informal Groups

To ensure adequate capacity and quality project implementation, the following rule applies:

Before awarding a new project under the Erasmus+/ European Solidarity Corps Programmes, the National Agency will take into account the overall performance of an applicant’s past and ongoing projects. This assessment helps ensure that organisations receiving funding are capable of delivering high‑quality results and managing EU funds responsibly.

The criteria taken into consideration include, but are not limited to:

• Quality of previous projects – including the relevance, planning, implementation, and impact of activities carried out in earlier Erasmus+ initiatives.
• Timeliness – whether the organisation respected deadlines, submitted reports on time, and adhered to agreed project timelines.
• Budget absorption and financial management – the ability to use granted funds effectively, efficiently, and in line with programme rules.
• Communication with the National Agency – responsiveness, clarity, cooperation, and overall reliability in interactions with the NA throughout the project lifecycle.

These elements will guide the National Agency in determining the applicant’s readiness and capacity to successfully implement a new project.

If the informal group is considered weak in the above areas the application shall be rejected.

Centralised Actions

There are other actions that are managed centrally at European level by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) located in Brussels. In this section, organisations can view other funding opportunities available at European level. Further information can be obtained directly from the EACEA website.