The programme specifically sought to address the educational challenge of an ageing population and to provide adults with alternative pathways to updating their skills and competences.
It was open to anyone in adult education, including adult learners, teachers and trainers from a variety of organisations including local authorities, non-governmental organisations, charities, universities, community groups, etc.
The Grundtvig programme provided funding for a wide range of activities, including basic skills, foreign languages, parental education, arts and culture projects.
All projects involved working with European partners and offered a learning and personal development experience for staff and learners.
He was the ideological father behind the folk high school movement in Denmark.