Socrates

European Commission		Socrates
Location	National
Dates	Launch date: 1 January 2000 Deadline for applications: There are different deadlines for each actions The first deadline is 1 November 2004. Please see the Socrates Website for details of all deadlines. Other programmes, such as training grants are ongoing and applications can be made at any time at least 6 weeks prior to the activity taking place.
Aims	Objective of the funding opportunity: Socrates supports European co-operation on a range of educational projects, initiatives and professional development, providing opportunities for all sectors from schools through to higher education and lifelong learning. It aims to promote lifelong learning, encourage access to education for everybody and help people to acquire recognised qualifications and skills. Socrates particularly seeks to promote language learning, mobility and innovation. The programme is split into a number of "Actions" including: Comenius - School Education Erasumus - Higher Education Grundtvig - Adult Education and other education pathways Lingua - Foreign Languages Minerva - Information and Communication technologies (ICT) in education
	It aims to help the following client groups:
	Those in work Those with intermediate level skills Those with higher level skills	Young People Those lacking basic skills The low skilled
FRESA priorities	The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:
	Top Priorities: Workforce development and in-work progression Increasing Participation in Higher Education Young people and career choices High Priorities: Sector skills Future labour force Higher level skills	Medium Priorities: ICT Innovation
	More information on the FRESA The following labour market factsheets contain evidence to support bids for this funding: Workforce Development and in-work Progression Increasing participation in Higher Education Young People and Career Choices
Eligibility	Eligible organisations: As a general rule, projects must normally include at least 3 institutions from at least three countries, one of which must be an EU member state. However, different activities have different requirements so check the Socrates UK website for details.
Accreditation	Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Amount available	Funding available: This varies depending on the activity applied for and the nature of the project.
Previous Bids	Successful Projects: For case studies of successful projects see the Socrates UK website
Application	You will need the following documents to apply for this funding: Application Form Guidelines for Applicants
Contact	For further information contact:
	The British Council 10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN Tel: 020 7389 4157 Fax: 020 7389 4426 socrates@britishcouncil.org.uk www.britishcouncil.org.uk
Weblinks	Other websites you may find useful: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates/download.html#gd