Young people across Europe are invited to bring their ideas to life with the launch of the G.O.A.T. (Get On the Action Train) Competition, an Erasmus+ funded initiative. The competition aims to empower youth with mentorship, funding, and essential skills, offering a platform to showcase impactful projects that address real community needs.
Who Can Apply? Youth aged 18-30 residing in Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Greece, or Bulgaria, with teams of 2 to 10 members, are eligible to apply.
Key Dates and Details:
- Application Period: November 5, 2024 – February 5, 2025
- Project Implementation: March to September 2025
- Funding: Winning teams receive up to €10,000 to cover project expenses
Eligible Project Themes: Applicants must focus on one of the European Youth Goals, including:
- Connecting EU with Youth
- Equality of All Genders
- Inclusive Societies
- Information & Constructive Dialogue
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Moving Rural Youth Forward
- Quality Employment for All
- Quality Learning
- Space and Participation for All
- Sustainable Green Europe
- Youth Organisations & European Programmes
Why Join the G.O.A.T. Competition? Beyond financial support, participants gain access to expert mentorship, collaborate with like-minded youth from across Europe, and build practical project management and leadership skills. This experience equips young people to create meaningful change, with the opportunity to establish lasting community impact.
How to Apply: Applications are open until February 5, 2025, at 00:00 CET. Teams should clearly describe their initiative, action plan, budget, and expected outcomes.
Need More Information? For questions, applicants can contact their country’s coordinator:
- Germany: Carolin Agüero Villegas, carolin.agueero.villegas@ib.de
- Slovenia: Katja Kolenc, katja.kolenc@mc-celje.si
- Slovakia: Denisa Karabová, d.karabova@europskydialog.eu
- Bulgaria: Irina Parigvozdeva, goat.project.eu@gmail.com
- Greece: Anna Tsekani, a.tsekani@higgs3.org
Take the first step toward making a lasting difference. Join a movement that empowers youth to lead, innovate, and create a better future!
For full details, refer to the Statutes of the G.O.A.T. Competition.
