25.02.2020

Grundtvig Award Call 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Grundtvig Award.

It’s that time of year again! Our call for applicants for the 2020 Grundtvig Award is now live, and can be found here: Grundtvig Award 2020. 

Every year, EAEA looks to adult education projects from Europe and further afield for their demonstrations of innovation and excellence. The EAEA Grundtvig Award highlights programme results that produce new ideas, new partnerships, new methodologies and a new understanding of how we can work in adult education.

This year we are searching for programmes and initiatives relating to outreach and access within the world of adult education – if you think this could be you/your organisation please apply now!

Applications are accepted until 16/07/2020 (new deadline).

28.10.2025 EAEA Executive Board

Marta Jendeková, Oleg Smirnov and Dearbháil Lawless appointed as Vice Presidents of the EAEA Board

Following the election of the new Executive Board in June 2025, EAEA has appointed three new Vice Presidents.

26.10.2025 financing

Financing adult learning – what is the state of play?

On 20 and 21 October 2025, EAEA joined the CEDEFOP conference on ‘’ Financing adult learning: The role of public funding’’ in Thessaloniki, bringing the perspective of non-formal adult education and of integrated ALE ecosystems across different sectors.

25.10.2025 advocacy

EAEA statement on the European Pillar of Social Rights - Call for evidence

EAEA participated in the Commission’s call for evidence on the European Pillar of Social Rights, inviting the Commission to continue its holistic approach to education and skills. EAEA calls for stronger dialogues with the civil society organisations, learning providers, and learners in the implementation and monitoring of the EPSR, at all levels, to drive systemic and inclusive educational change.