How to apply for Learner Workshops funding
The deadline to submit an application for Learner Workshops projects funding in 2009 was the 20 February 2009. The next deadline will be in early 2010. We will be able to confirm the date nearer the time.
1. Identify the workshop theme
Workshops last between 5 – 10 days on can be on a variety of themes.
2. Complete an application form
For reference, the 2009 application form is available on the right. The application form for funding in 2010 will be available in early 2010.
3. Submit your application to us by the deadline
You need to send us both a hard copy and an email copy of your application on or before the next application deadline in early 2010 (date as postmark). Please remember to ensure your application meets the eligibility criteria set out in the application form.
Email your application to grundtvig@ecotec.com. Post the hard paper copy of the signed application and any supporting documents to us at the address below. We strongly recommend you obtain proof of postage in case of queries.
Objectives and description of the action
The objective of this Action is to enable adult learners to participate in Workshops (learning events and seminars) taking place in another European country participating in the LLP. This is a completely new form of mobility offered to adult learners in the Lifelong Learning / Grundtvig programme.
Workshops bring together individual or small groups of learners from several countries for an innovative multinational learning experience relevant for their personal development and learning needs, in which learners are also encouraged to share their competences and insights actively with others. Each Workshop will have a minimum of 10 learners and usually up to 20 learners (this figure may be exceeded, but the Grundtvig grant will not relate to more than 20). No more than 1/3 of the participants should originate from the same country. Nationals of the country where the Workshop takes place are eligible to participate in these Workshops but cannot be funded from Grundtvig and should not account for more than 1/3 of the total participants in the Workshop.
Workshops may be organised on any topic. Initially, it is anticipated that the following topics may be among those frequently chosen by Workshop organisers:
topics such as visual arts, music, creativity, numeracy, mathematics, science, and other topics which are not too heavily dependent on foreign language competence
language-learning, particularly for people wishing to build on basic competence (or improve such competence in specialised areas) in the language of the country where the Workshop is organised, notably where this is a less widely used and less taught language
discussion groups on issues of common European interest, with a view to stimulating greater interest in European affairs among the adult population
active citizenship and intercultural dialogue.
However, applications to organise Workshops on other topics will also be welcome.
A catalogue of approved Workshops will be available to help potential learners identify a learning opportunity of interest to them. However, Workshop organisers will be expected to advertise their Workshop widely, once it has been approved, in order to ensure an adequate number of learners.
The Action is open to any institution wishing to organise activities for adult learners. Applications for a grant to organise a Workshop must be submitted to the National Agency in the country of the Workshop organiser, and the Workshop itself must take place in that country.
The Grundtvig grant will relate both to the organisation of the Workshop itself and to the financing of the learners' participation, including their travel and subsistence.
The adult learners wishing to participate in a Workshop apply (either individually or in small groups) directly to the Workshop's organiser, who will organise their stay and cover their travel and subsistence costs. Local adult education organisations may assist learners in making their applications.
The Workshop organiser selects the candidates according to the guidelines defined in its application to the NA. Among the learners, particular attention is given to including people from disadvantaged social groups where possible.
2009 Workshop Catalogue
