Funder Europäischer Sozialfonds ESF

The European Social Fund strengthens employment, skills, and social participation across Europe. Established in 1957, it is one of the European Union’s oldest funding instruments and helps member states create employment opportunities, improve qualifications, combat social exclusion, and promote equal opportunity. It funds projects in education, vocational training, employability, inclusion, and poverty reduction, making it a central component of European social policy.