Grant opportunity
SALTO Study Visit on Inclusive Participation in Democratic Life 2026
A funded 16-20 November study visit in Antwerp exploring practical methods for including young people with fewer opportunities in democratic life.
- Funder
- SALTO Participation & Information / SALTO Inclusion & Diversity
- Applications close 6 September 2026
- Applications close 6 September 2026: Sep 6, 2026
- Award
- Accommodation, meals and programme costs covered; travel support via National Agencies or SALTO
- Applicant
- Youth workers, volunteers, trainers, grassroots activists, community leaders and youth-organisation staff from Erasmus+ programme countries, with limited places for Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership and Southern Mediterranean countries.
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- Region
- Europe / neighbouring regions
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Participants visit local organisations, examine inclusive participation practices and adapt tools for their youth-work and Erasmus+ or European Solidarity Corps contexts.
Who can apply
Applicants should have relevant experience or strong motivation, be able to work in English, attend the full residential programme and preparatory online meeting, and transfer learning into their organisation or community.
What it supports
- Antwerp study visit, 16-20 November 2026
- Inclusive democratic participation
- Digital storytelling, civic education, advocacy and participatory approaches
Funding and duration
- Accommodation, food and programme costs covered
- Travel may be reimbursed by the relevant National Agency or SALTO
- Country-dependent participation fee may apply
Applications close 6 September 2026
Applications close 6 September 2026: Sep 6, 2026
How to apply
Submit the official SALTO application by 6 September and consult the relevant National Agency about participation fees and travel reimbursement.
Call details
Source-based overview
The study visit moves from theory to practical application by exposing 25 participants to organisations and methods that strengthen the participation of socially, economically, geographically or otherwise excluded young people.
Eligibility
Applicants should have relevant experience or strong motivation, be able to work in English, attend the full residential programme and preparatory online meeting, and transfer learning into their organisation or community.
Funding and benefits
Accommodation, food and programme costs covered
Travel may be reimbursed by the relevant National Agency or SALTO
Country-dependent participation fee may apply
Themes and supported activities
Antwerp study visit, 16-20 November 2026
Inclusive democratic participation
Digital storytelling, civic education, advocacy and participatory approaches
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 6 September 2026: Applications close 6 September 2026: Sep 6, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the official SALTO application by 6 September and consult the relevant National Agency about participation fees and travel reimbursement.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.