European Social Fund+

About the programme

The European Social Fund+ (ESF+) aims to support Member States to

tackle the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic
achieve high employment levels and fair social protection
foster a skilled and resilient workforce that is ready for the transition to a green and digital economy

The ESF+ finances the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar for Social Rights through actions in the area of employment, education & skills, and social inclusion.

The Fund is governed by the Common Provisions Regulation.

Programme website

Funding opportunities

How to apply

Learn how to propose a project, and how the project selection process works.

Who is eligible

Learn more about the types of opportunities available through this programme, and who can apply.

Funded projects and results

European Structural and Investment Funds Open Data Portal

Budget and performance

Includes performance highlights, key performance indicators, and the performance framework and assessment.

Programme performance webpage

Programme features

Programme duration: 2021-2027
Lead Directorate-General: Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
Predecessor programmes: ESF, FEAD, EaSI
Management mode: Shared and direct management
MFF heading: Cohesion, Resilience and Values
Cluster: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values
Climate contribution: No target set in the legal basis ^(ℹ)
Total budget 2021-2027: € 99.26 billion ^(ℹ)(current prices)
Relevant regulation: Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Common Provisions Regulation 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and Council (for the shared management strand of ESF+)

Documents

Publications and documents

Contact

Email: EMPL-G1-UNITec [dot] europa [dot] eu (EMPL-G1-UNIT[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)