Between 2021 and 2027, the Erasmus+ programme endeavours to provide participation to various beneficiaries. The programme emphasises inclusion as one of the key priorities and seeks to promote equal opportunities and access to all its activities.
Accordingly, the following target groups are identified to enable their greater participation in the projects of the Erasmus+ programme.
The table below contains detailed information about the target groups and it can be updated in accordance with the changes made during the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme 2021–2027.
| No. | Target groups for inclusion | Accompanying documents |
|---|---|---|
1. | Participants with severe chronic diseases (systemic diseases, cancer, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.) | A document issued by the National Employment Service or another state authority, which confirms the health condition. If not applicable, one needs to provide medical findings from a specialist (a doctor, psychologist, etc.) which confirm the health condition. |
2. | A participant with social assistance / a participant whose family has social assistance | A confirmation of the Social Welfare Centre or another state authority, which confirms social assistance receipt during the mobility preparation period, after a participant has been selected in the call. |
3. | A participant who lives in underdeveloped, devastated, the most underdeveloped municipalities of the Republic of Serbia[1] | A personal ID copy with the residence address and a copy of a passport if a participant is a minor. |
4. | A participant with fewer opportunities – economically disadvantaged [2] | A certificate on the average monthly income per household member issued by a municipality where the participant has their registered residence, as indicated in the ID or any official document issued by authorities. For citizens of the Republic of Serbia, this certificate is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. If a participant is a foreign citizen and they are going abroad on mobility from an institution or organisation in Serbia, they must provide an equivalent document issued by a state administration authority in their country of residence. |
5. | A participant is a single parent (a single-parent family) | A death certificate for the other parent or a declaration of a missing person presumed dead; For children with undetermined paternity a birth certificate is necessary, along with a confirmation that another parent has been incarcerated for more than six months; Alternatively, an institution or organisation coordinating a project may issue a confirmation regarding an individual’s status which will serve as valid evidence to justify additional funding. In this case, it is the responsibility of an institution/organisation to define how participants will justify their status and to keep that documentation. |
6. | A participant is a parent to three or more children | Proof of receiving child allowance for the 3rd, 4th or any subsequent child |
7. | A participant is without both parents and under 26 | Death certificates for both parents; A copy of an ID for adults is necessary to verify their age; Alternatively, an institution/organisation coordinating a project may issue a confirmation regarding a participant’s status, which can serve as valid evidence to justify additional funding. In this case, it is the responsibility of an institution or organisation to define how participants will justify their status and to keep that documentation. |
8. | A participant is under 26 and in a foster/guardian family or an institution of social welfare | A certified copy of a Decision on guardianship issued by a Social Welfare Centre; An Agreement on guardianship or a certified copy of a Decision on foster accommodation issued by a Social Welfare Centre; Alternatively, an institution/organisation coordinating a project may issue a confirmation of a participant’s status which can serve as valid evidence to justify additional funding. In this case, it is the responsibility of an institution or organisation to define how participants will justify their status and to keep that documentation. |
9. | A participant lives in a family with three or more children | Birth certificates for all children; A confirmation from a municipality that children live on the same address or a copy of an ID where one can see the address (if children have an ID) |
10. | A participant is supported by a single parent (a single-parent family) and is under 26 | A death certificate for the other parent or declaration of a missing person presumed dead; Birth certificates for children of undetermined paternity, a confirmation that the other parent has been incarcerated for more than six months |
11. | A participant belongs to a Roma national minority | A declaration on Roma national minority affiliation signed by the participant who goes on a mobility or a parent/guardian or a confirmation issued by the National Council of the Roma National Minority |
12. | A participant is a refugee/an internally displaced person | A copy of a refugee legitimation/legitimation of an internally displaced person or a confirmation issued by the Commissariat for Refugees that the process of obtaining legitimation is underway |
13. | All other target groups listed in individual project applications in accordance with the Programme Guide | One needs to consult their project officer to define ways of justifying their affiliation to individual categories listed in project applications |
Note 1: In case there is a suspicion of manipulation regarding the status of a mobility participant with disabilities, additional documentation may be requested and verification with authorities can be conducted to confirm the criteria outlined in the call. If any inaccuracies or falsehoods are identified after the documentation check, the institution/organisation which is a Grant Agreement beneficiary and the Foundation Tempus reserve the right to request the return of funds awarded to the mobility participants classified as having disabilities.
Note 2: The information in the table refers to individuals who travel abroad from Serbia. For inward mobilities from abroad to Serbia, the sending institution/organisation must provide a confirmation that clearly defines a target group. This confirmation or equivalent documents listed in the table should be issued by the state administration authorities in the country of residence. In case a sending institution/organisation provides a confirmation, it is required to maintain documentation that substantiates the claims made in the confirmation. This is important in case of any audits and checks conducted by EC, OLAF or other authorities.
Note 3: In agreement with the project officer and at the suggestion of the beneficiaries, it is possible to provide some other official documents (not listed in the table), that verify affiliation to a specific target group.
[1] According to the Regulation on establishing a unique list of the development of regions and units of local authorities for 2014, underdeveloped, devastated and the most underdeveloped municipalities in Serbia are as follows: Aleksinac, Alibunar, Babušnica, Bački Petrovac, Bajina Bašta, Batočina, Bela Crkva, Bela Palanka, Blace, Bogatić, Bojnik, Boljevac, Bosilegrad, Brus, Bujanovac, Crna Trava, Čoka, Ćićevac, Ćuprija, Despotovac, Dimitrovgrad, Doljevac, Gadžin Han, Golubac, Irig, Ivanjica, Knić, Knjaževac, Koceljeva, Kovačica, Kovin, Kraljevo, Krupanj, Kučevo, Kuršumlija, Lebane, Leskovac, Ljig, Ljubovija, Majdanpek, Mali Iđoš, Mali Zvornik, Malo Crniće, Medveđa, Merošina, Mionica, Nova Crnja, Nova Varoš, Novi Pazar, Opovo, Osečina, Paraćin, Petrovac na Mlavi, Plandište, Preševo, Priboj, Prijepolje, Prokuplje, Rača, Raška, Ražanj, Rekovac, Sečanj, Sjenica, Smederevska Palanka, Soko Banja, Srbobran, Surdulica, Svilajnac, Svrljig, Šid, Titel, Trgovište, Trstenik, Tutin, Ub, Varvarin, Velika Plana, Veliko Gradište, Vladičin Han, Vladimirci, Vlasotince, Žabalj, Žabari, Žagubica, Žitište, Žitorađa.
[2] Disadvantaged people who participate in mobility activities are entitled to additional funding for individual support provided they meet the eligibility criteria defined at the national level.
Each project generation has its own specific eligibility criteria.
To calculate financial support for mobility participants, it is recommended to use an average salary-determining period of at least six months before the start of the mobility.
Additionally, ensure that this period for determining the average salary covers the time immediately before the start of the mobility.
- The total annual income per household member is not higher than an average monthly net wage. This amount is based on the net average wage between January and June 2021 which totals 64,286.83 RSD, published on the website of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.
- A handwritten declaration with which a person under full criminal accountability and liability, confirms that the data in the enclosed documentation is correct and complete, so it authorizes authorities to have the right to check, process, store and use the documentation in accordance with the applicable regulations.
- The total annual income per household member is not higher than an average monthly net wage. This amount is based on the net average wage between January and June 2022 which totals 72,945.17 RSD, published on the website of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.
- A handwritten declaration with which a person under full criminal accountability and liability, confirms that the data in the enclosed documentation is correct and complete, so it authorizes authorities to have the right to check, process, store and use the documentation in accordance with the applicable regulations.
- Total monthly income per household member does not exceed one average net salary. This amount is determined based on the average net salary for January – June 2023, totalling 84,197.33 dinars. The amount is calculated based on data published on the website of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.
- A handwritten declaration by which a person, under full criminal accountability and liability, confirms that the data in the enclosed documentation is correct and complete, so it authorizes authorities to have the right to check, process, store and use the documentation under the applicable regulations.
- Total monthly income per household member does not exceed one average net salary. This amount is determined based on the average net salary for January – June 2024, totalling 96.577,00 dinars. The amount is calculated based on data published on the website of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia.
- A handwritten declaration by which a person, under full criminal accountability and liability, confirms that the data in the enclosed documentation is correct and complete, so it authorizes authorities to have the right to check, process, store and use the documentation under the applicable regulations.
