The aim of this brochure is to introduce those who are new to working with European Union funding, to the philosophy of Erasmus+ "capacity-building in higher education" projects. European Union experience of working on these types of projects will be shared. Examples of existing projects are scattered throughout the text to inspire you with good project ideas. Lessons have been learned from past experience and this brochure gives concrete recommendations to help make your projects an even bigger success. The first section outlines some broad thematic areas that it is possible to work on in this field. It shares past experience from working on these in, the framework of previously funded capacity-building programmes and makes concrete recommendations in each area to help you avoid old pit-falls. The second section gives you some practical tips for designing your project. The last section focuses on aspects that will give your capacity-building project added value in the EU's eyes (and therefore more likely to win funding) and be successful.