FUNDING GuIdelIne and Funders

European Union Education and Youth Programmes Centre Presidency (Turkish National Agency)

The TransSustain HE project is funded by the European Union through the Education and Youth Programmes Centre Presidency, acting as the Turkish National Agency. The Agency is responsible for the implementation and management of Erasmus+ programmes in Türkiye, supporting international cooperation, innovation, and quality development in education, training, youth, and sport.

Through Erasmus+ funding, the Agency promotes transnational partnerships, capacity building, and the development of sustainable and inclusive educational practices across Europe.

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Erasmus+ Programme – Cooperation Partnerships (KA220)

TransSustain HE is funded under the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships (KA220) action. This action supports strategic cooperation between organisations in higher education and other sectors to develop, transfer, and implement innovative practices and to strengthen institutional capacities.

The programme encourages international collaboration, exchange of good practices, and the development of sustainable solutions that respond to common challenges in education and society.

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Call: Erasmus+ – KA220 – 2025

Action Type: Cooperation Partnerships

Grant Authority: Turkish National Agency

Project start date: 15 October 2025

Project end date: 14 October 2027

Total duration: 24 months

The Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships aim to:

• Strengthen cooperation between organisations in higher education

• Support innovation and the exchange of good practices

• Promote sustainability-oriented competencies and institutional development

• Enhance the quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of education systems

• Foster European values and long-term transnational collaboration

The TransSustain HE project is implemented through close cooperation between higher education institutions and partner organisations. Academic partners contribute scientific expertise, support the development of sustainability-oriented educational approaches, and ensure the quality and relevance of project outputs throughout the project lifecycle. Academic partners also contribute to quality assurance, evaluation activities, and the dissemination of project results at national and international levels.