Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (CB-VET) 2026

Strengthening vocational education for a competitive workforce.

Closed call: the application deadline was 26 March 2026.

The Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (CB-VET) 2026 is an Erasmus+ action that supports international cooperation projects to modernise and strengthen VET capacity in the Western Balkans. With a total budget of €8.48 million for the Western Balkans region, this initiative helps VET providers, companies and employment services work together to develop relevant curricula, train teachers and build partnerships between EU and Western Balkan institutions. Projects run for 36 months and focus on improving the quality and relevance of vocational training to better prepare young people and workers for the labour market. The call is now closed (deadline was 26 March 2026), with results expected in September 2026 and grant agreements to be signed in December 2026.

Opportunity details

Albania participation status: Participating as a Western Balkan partner country (Region 1)

Who is it for? VET providers, companies, employment services, research institutes, innovation agencies, regional development authorities, public bodies

Typical funding type: Lump sum grants for international cooperation projects (max 80% EU contribution; 20% co-financing required)

Typical budget range: Up to €500,000 per project (total budget for Western Balkans: €8,482,000)

Project duration: 36 months

Deadline: 26 March 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time) – CLOSED

Results notification: September 2026

Grant agreement signature: December 2026