What countries can we exchange with using European funding from the Youth in Action Programme?

Including the UK, there are 31 eligible countries. These Programme Countries are divided into three groups:

European Union Member States

Countries of the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) and European Economic Area (EEA)

Countries negotiating accession to the European Union

Applicants should remember that there are pre-established flat rates and fixed amounts applicable per country for Actions 1, 2, and 4. They may vary depending on the country in which the activity is taking place.

Are other countries involved?

For the purpose of the Youth in Action programme, other countries are referred to as "Neighbouring Partner Countries".

Youth Exchange activities with Partner Countries may be bilateral, trilateral or multilateral. Priority is given to trilateral and multilateral exchanges. A bilateral Youth Exchange can be justified if the group are new to European projects or operate on a local or small scale

Eligible Neighbouring Partner Countries are divided into the following three groups:

Other countries are included on a case-by-case basis, according to current political priorities of the European Commission.