Reports and governance

Find out about the organisations behind Youth in Action, how projects are assessed and which groups have successfully won grants in the past.

Reports and checks

Youth in Action projects are funded by the European Union. All projects awarded a grant must complete a final report no later than two months after the project end date. You record in the report how the project was implemented and list any costs incurred as well as income. You may also get a visit, either during or after your project, to check progress or results. Find out more about checks, reporting or download your final report form.

Grant awards

If you would like to see who has been awarded funds in the past, visit the results page or get some inspiration for your own project in the case studies section.

Who is behind Youth in Action?

The European Union committed the funds to start the Youth in Action programme in 2007, to run until the end of 2013. A variety of institutions, structures and individuals throughout Europe, and beyond, collaborate to make it happen.

The European Commission is responsible for running the Youth in Action programme. They manage the budget and set the priorities and criteria for the programme. Furthermore, they guide and monitor its delivery at a national level and carry out the evaluation of the programme at a European level.

The Directorate General Education and Culture coordinates the political developments and activities supported by the Youth in Action programme.

The Education, Audiovisual, and Culture Executive Agency awards a small number of grants centrally for certain Actions of the programme.

At national level, each Youth in Action programme country has an appointed National Agency, which promotes and implements the programme and acts as a link between the European Commission, promoters, and young people. In the UK this is the British Council.

The eight SALTO (Support for Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities) Resource Centres have the task of improving the quality of the granted projects, providing training and co-operation opportunities to both National Agencies and those active in youth work.

Eurodesk is a European information network with national partners in 30 countries. These partners provide free information to young people and those active in youth work about funding, mobility opportunities, events and publications.

The Euro-Med Youth Platform promotes the co-operation, networking and exchange among youth organisations from the Mediterranean Partner Countries. The services provided include a database for partner searches, a discussion forum, country profiles and information about financing youth initiatives.

The Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe promotes the development of a coherent strategy in the youth field and offers training courses, seminars network meetings and resources.

Further programme guidance

The Programme guide (PDF 877KB) is an essential document for any organisation or individual who would like to apply for a grant.