Page contentsPage contents About the programme The European Solidarity Corps is an EU funding programme for young people wishing to engage in solidary activities in a variety of areas. These range from helping the disadvantaged to humanitarian aid, as well as contributing to health and environmental action across the EU and beyond. The programme finances projects to engage young people in solidary activities addressing societal challenges through volunteering or by setting up their own solidary projects. The programme’s ambition is not only to be more inclusive but also greener and more digital. The European Solidarity Corps finances volunteering (including humanitarian aid) and solidary projects. It is open to individuals aged 18 to 30 (35 for humanitarian aid) and to organisations in EU and partner countries. Programme website Funding opportunities Calls for proposalOpen and upcoming calls for proposal under the European Solidarity Corps.Find opportunities Funded projects and results ESC projects and results Budget and performance Includes performance highlights, key performance indicators, and the performance framework and assessment. Programme performance webpage Programme features Programme duration2021-2027Lead Directorate-GeneralEducation, Youth, Sport and CulturePredecessor programmeEuropean Solidarity Corps +; EU Aid VolunteersManagement modeDirect and indirect managementMFF headingCohesion, Resilience and ValuesClusterInvesting in People, Social Cohesion and ValuesClimate contributionNo target set in the legal basis (ℹ)Total budget 2021-2027€ 1.01 billion (ℹ) (current prices)Relevant regulationRegulation (EU) 2021/888 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
