Grundtvig actions: networks
Grundtvig networks aim to strengthen the links between the various ‘actors’ involved in adult education, to improve the quality, European dimension and visibility of activities in the field of adult learning, and to help make learning opportunities more widely known and available to people of all ages.
This action funds large-scale networks (minimum ten partners) that provide a forum for discussion and exchange of information on key issues, policy shaping and research on adult learning.Each network addresses one particular theme, sector or set of key issues on adult learning. Priorities are mentioned in the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme annual Call for Proposals.
Each network aims to:
- Further the debate on important aspects of policy and practice;
- Provide an overview of a field (through comparative studies and analyses) from the European context;
- Consider the various definitions used in different countries, and so contribute to a shared terminology across Europe
- Identify present, emerging and future needs and, in particular, pinpoint aspects where European co-operation can be beneficial
- Promote the dissemination of findings and recommendations and their implementation; and
- Make a major contribution to the dissemination of good practices at national or European level.
In overall terms, each network should:
- Provide a common ‘reference point’ for discussion and exchange of information on key issues, policy shaping and research in its specific area;
- Assist in the networking of Grundtvig projects on subjects of common interest and promote European co-operation and innovation; and
- Disseminate results, insights and best practices from Grundtvig projects and other initiatives at the European, national or regional level.
The organisations that coordinate each network should have a solid infrastructure and strong links with the relevant national and regional bodies in the respective country in the subject area concerned.
How to participate
Applications must be submitted to the EU’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. Find more details about how to apply for Grundtvig networks.More information
More information on Grundtvig networks
Since 2007, the following networks have been funded:
- DARE - Democracy and human rights education in adult learning
- seVen - Senior European Volunteers Exchange Network
- VALUE - Volunteering & Lifelong Learning in Universities in Europe
- Eur-Alpha – European Network for adult literacy and numeracy
- GINCO - Grundtvig International Network of Course Organisers
- E-NLL - Never Late to Learn! Promoting Opportunities for Learning in Later Life
