Two types of activities can be supported under Action 3.1:

			Youth Exchanges with Neighbouring Partner Countries brings together groups of young people from different backgrounds from two or several eligible countries, providing them with an opportunity to meet, discuss and confront various themes, whilst learning about each other's countries and cultures.
			Training and Networking events with Neighbouring Partner Countries supports the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations, in particular the exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice as well as activities which may lead to long-lasting quality projects, partnerships and networks.

More information on these two activities are available under Youth Exchanges and Training and Networking.

SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Youth Exchanges with Neighbouring Partner Countries

			One or more of the partner groups must come from a Neighbouring Partner Country and at least one EU Member State must be involved
			A partner group must be a non-profit organisation or association, a local or regional public body, or an informal group of young people
			Multilateral Youth Exchanges with Neighbouring Partner Countries must involve partner groups from at least two Neighbouring Partner Countries

Training and Networking with Neighbouring Partner Countries

			At least two partners from Neighbouring Countries, two partners from Programme Countries and one EU Member State must be involved
			There is an exception for Job Shadowing activities since they may involve a minimum of one partner organisation from a Neighbouring Country, one from a Programme Country and one from a EU Member State
			All applicants must be a non-profit making organisation or association, a local or regional public body, or an informal group of young people

Please check as well eligibility criteria for Youth Exchanges and Training and Networking before applying for one of those activities.

Informal groups of young people and organisations from Neighbouring Partner Countries (except South East Europe, if the activity is hosted here) cannot be applicants. Applications ought to be submitted by an organisation based in a Programme Country to the relevant National Agency, i.e. the British Council if the applicant is based in the UK.

Please make sure you read the information above regarding eligibility before applying to ensure your application is not rejected for technical reasons.

Application forms and guidance notes are available for download in the Apply section of the website. Please get in touch, if you need more help.