Neamț County · North-East region
EU funds in Neamț County
The non-refundable funding programmes open to businesses, farmers and authorities in Neamț County: the North-East Regional Programme 2021–2027, county-level and LAG calls, and national and EU programmes — with up-to-date deadlines, taken from verified programme sheets.
- Regional and county-level
- 6
- Open now
- 44
- Active companies
- 14,581
- Localities (UAT)
- 83
North-East Regional Programme 2021–2027
Regional and county-level programmes
- Open PR North-East — energy renovation of residential apartment blocks in towns until 16 October 2026 · North-East region · also for town halls
- Open PR North-East 2021-2027 — Innovative development of clusters (Priority 1, SO 1.1) until 23 October 2026 · North-East region
- Open North-East Regional Programme 2021-2027 — Investments for the modernisation of micro-enterprises, Call 2 (PR/NE/2026/P1/RSO1.3/2/1) until 28 October 2026 · North-East region
- Open PR North-East — energy renovation of residential apartment blocks in municipalities (call PR/NE/2026/3/RSO2.1/1) until 16 November 2026 · North-East region · also for town halls
- Coming soon PR North-East — Priority 11: social housing in Piatra Neamț and Roman (pilot call) county-level · also for town halls
- Coming soon Regional Participation Fund (FPR) — IDB loans with a 40% grant for SMEs in the North-East, South-East and Bucharest-Ilfov North-East region
Managing authority: ADR Nord-Est (Piatra Neamț) — www.regionordest.ro
LEADER · CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027
LAG calls in Neamț County
LAG Colinele Iașilor · 15 localities
GAL Drumurile Bistriței · 17 localities
- Open GAL Drumurile Bistriței — L803 (EAFRD Intervention No. 1) – Environmental protection and climate change mitigation… until 29 October 2026
- Coming soon GAL Drumurile Bistriței — L805/L815 (EAFRD Intervention No. 5) – Investments in non-agricultural activities… from 15 October 2026
- Coming soon GAL Drumurile Bistriței — L809/L811 (EAFRD Intervention No. 4) – Investments with an economic purpose in the field of… from 15 October 2026
LAG Ținutul Răzeșilor · 20 localities
National and European
Also open to Neamț County
- Open CEF Transport 2026 — infrastructure projects on the trans-European TEN-T network until 6 October 2026
- Open CEF Energy CB RES — cross-border renewable energy project status (6th call) until 6 October 2026
- Open PoCIDIF — Support for innovative technology projects (Measure 1.1.2) until 16 October 2026
- Open EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 — grants for deep-tech research (Horizon Europe) until 28 October 2026
- Open PEO 5.f.3 — training of educators for children from disadvantaged backgrounds (early education) until 29 October 2026
- Open PoCIDIF 2.1 — new digital services and products until 30 October 2026
- Open Modernisation Fund — stand-alone battery storage installations until 30 October 2026
- Open PoCIDIF 1.3.2 — specialists with advanced skills from abroad for RDI excellence groups until 30 October 2026
- Open Health Programme — equipping the burn and major burn centres in Timișoara and Târgu Mureș (call PS/1194) until 30 October 2026
- Open PoCIDIF 1.4 — training of research-development-innovation (RDI) employees in SMEs and research organisations until 30 October 2026
- Open Health Programme — medical genetics and rare disease expertise centres (calls PS/652 and PS/653) until 30 October 2026
- Open PEO — ALMA Initiative: training, placements in another EU state and employment for NEET young people (action 2.a.2) until 30 October 2026
- Open DR-14 AFIR — investments in small farms until 31 October 2026
- Open DR-18 AFIR — investments in floriculture, medicinal and aromatic plants until 31 October 2026
- Open I3 Instrument Strand 2a (I3-2026-INV2a) — interregional innovation investments in less developed regions until 12 November 2026
- Open PCI/PMI energy projects — the Union's third list (transmission, storage, smart grids) until 13 November 2026
- Open State aid scheme for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles for road and rail freight transport, maritime and inland waterway transport (Modernisation Fund) until 16 November 2026
- Open Modernisation Fund — solar with storage and batteries for town halls and public institutions until 20 November 2026
- Open MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 — doctoral networks with universities and companies (Horizon Europe) until 24 November 2026
- Open e-Mobility RO, sub-measure 1 — charging stations for electric vehicles on motorways, expressways and TEN-T national roads until 27 November 2026
- Open PEO "Open Universities" — university programmes at the request of companies and internationalisation (7.e.5 and 7.e.6) until 27 November 2026
- Open EU Prize for Women Innovators 2027 (EIC and EIT, Horizon Europe) until 1 December 2026
- Open Creative Europe MEDIA 2027 — European slate development for production companies (CREA-MEDIA-2027-DEVSLATE) until 1 December 2026
- Open New European Bauhaus 2026 (Horizon Europe) — neighbourhood regeneration, call HORIZON-NEB-2026-01 until 1 December 2026
Local economy
Businesses in Neamț County, by sector
14,581 active businesses · 8,829 with employees in the latest financial statements · 941 established in the last two years. By main CAEN code:
Largest CAEN divisions: retail trade and online shops (2,480) · road freight and passenger transport (1,166) · wholesale trade (1,006) · building construction (941) · restaurants and catering (708) · specialised construction works (installations, finishing) (594) · vehicle servicing and motor vehicle trade (526) · health (medical practices, dentistry, clinics) (490)
By locality
EU funds in the localities of Neamț County
Municipalities · 2
Towns · 3
Bicaz · Roznov · Târgu Neamț
Communes · 78
Agapia · Alexandru cel Bun · Bahna · Bălțătești · Bârgăuani · Bicaz-Chei · Bicazu Ardelean · Bira · Bodești · Boghicea · Borca · Borlești · Botești · Bozieni · Brusturi · Cândești · Ceahlău · Cordun · Costișa · Crăcăoani · Dămuc · Dobreni · Dochia · Doljești · Dragomirești · Drăgănești · Dulcești · Dumbrava Roșie · Farcașa · Făurei · Gâdinți · Gârcina · Gherăești · Ghindăoani · Girov · Grințieș · Grumăzești · Hangu · Horia · Icușești · Ion Creangă · Mărgineni · Moldoveni · Negrești · Oniceni · Păstrăveni · Pâncești · Pângărați · Petricani · Piatra Șoimului · Pipirig · Podoleni · Poiana Teiului · Poienari · Răucești · Războieni · Rediu · Români · Ruginoasa · Sagna · Săbăoani · Săvinești · Secuieni · Stănița · Ștefan Cel Mare · Tarcău · Tașca · Tazlău · Tămășeni · Timișești · Trifești · Tupilați · Țibucani · Urecheni · Valea Ursului · Văleni · Vânători-Neamț · Zănești
Local Action Groups (GAL) in Neamț County
- Ceahlău 17 localities, 2 counties · 62,772 inhabitants gal-ceahlau.ro
- Colinele Iașilor 15 localities, 2 counties · 75,921 inhabitants colineleiasilor.ro
- Colinele Tutovei 20 localities, 2 counties · 52,794 inhabitants galcolineletutovei.ro
- Drumurile Bistriței 17 localities, 2 counties · 73,865 inhabitants drumurilebistritei.ro
- Elisabeta Doamna 8 localities · 31,319 inhabitants agaled.ro
- Iași Sud-Vest 15 localities, 2 counties · 61,168 inhabitants galiasisudvest.ro
- Podișul de Nord al Bârladului 0 localities, 2 counties · 29,281 inhabitants galpnb.ro
- Ținutul Răzeșilor 20 localities, 2 counties · 76,318 inhabitants tinutulrazesilor.ro
- Ținutul Zimbrilor 11 localities · 44,064 inhabitants gal-tinutulzimbrilor.ro
Source: the list of LAGs (GAL) selected for 2023–2027, published by MADR (via AFIR).
Questions about EU funds in Neamț County
What EU funds are available in Neamț County in 2026?
We track 76 programmes that are open or announced for Neamț County: 6 regional or county-level programmes, 6 LEADER calls from LAGs (GAL) and 64 national and EU programmes. With a call window open now: PR North-East — energy renovation of residential apartment blocks in towns; PR North-East 2021-2027 — Innovative development of clusters (Priority 1, SO 1.1); North-East Regional Programme 2021-2027 — Investments for the modernisation of micro-enterprises, Call 2 (PR/NE/2026/P1/RSO1.3/2/1); PR North-East — energy renovation of residential apartment blocks in municipalities (call PR/NE/2026/3/RSO2.1/1).
Which agency manages regional funds in Neamț County?
Neamț County is part of the North-East development region. The North-East Regional Programme 2021–2027 is managed by ADR North-East (Regional Development Agency), based in Piatra Neamț; the guides and the calendar of calls are published at www.regionordest.ro.
How many active businesses are there in Neamț County, and in which sectors?
14,581 active businesses are based in Neamț County; 8,829 have at least one employee in the latest balance sheet, and 941 were established in the last two years. Most are in trade and vehicle servicing (4,012), manufacturing and production (1,697), construction (1,606) and professional and scientific services (1,338).
Which LAGs (GAL) are in Neamț County?
Nine Local Action Groups selected for 2023–2027 operate in Neamț County: Ceahlău, Colinele Iașilor, Colinele Tutovei, Drumurile Bistriței, Elisabeta Doamna, Iași Sud-Vest, Podișul de Nord al Bârladului, Ținutul Răzeșilor and Ținutul Zimbrilor. LEADER projects under the local development strategies are submitted through them.
Can town halls in Neamț County access EU funds now?
Yes. Regional or county-level programmes whose guide accepts administrative-territorial units: PR North-East — energy renovation of residential apartment blocks in towns; PR North-East — energy renovation of residential apartment blocks in municipalities (call PR/NE/2026/3/RSO2.1/1); PR North-East — Priority 11: social housing in Piatra Neamț and Roman (pilot call). On each locality's page you can see what applies to it by rank.
Do you have a project in Neamț County?
We tell you which programmes you qualify for — regional, county, LAG (GAL) or national — and we prepare your application before the call window opens.