Lucio — From Public School to Erasmus Grants & Systemic Change Ep. 5

In this episode of LOVE Grants, Mirka welcomes Lucio Variale, a Montessori guide, cultural anthropologist, and visionary educator working within the Italian public school system.

Lucio shares how he went from zero grant experience to securing €34,000 in Erasmus+ funding and earning a 4-year institutional accreditation — giving his school guaranteed access to funding until 2027.

Together, they explore:

• The power of grants to change not just a school — but a system

• How Lucio uses grant money to fund teacher mobility and student exchanges

• Why he believes Montessori should be available in public education

• How taking Grant Writing Made Easy changed his mindset and opened new possibilities

💡 If you're dreaming big — for your community, your country, or your continent — this episode is your invitation to make it happen.