Sălaj County · North-West region
EU funds in Sălaj County
Non-refundable funding programmes available to businesses, farmers and authorities in Sălaj County: the North-West Regional Programme 2021–2027, county-level and LAG calls, and national and European programmes, with up-to-date deadlines taken from verified programme sheets.
- Regional and county-level
- 1
- Open now
- 38
- Active companies
- 8,590
- Localities (UAT)
- 61
North-West Regional Programme 2021–2027
Regional and county-level programmes
Managing authority: ADR North-West (Cluj-Napoca) — regionordvest.ro
National and European
Also open to Sălaj 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 Sălaj County, by sector
8,590 active businesses · 5,254 with employees in the latest financial statements · 655 established in the last two years. By main CAEN code:
Largest CAEN divisions: retail trade and online shops (1,220) · road freight and passenger transport (933) · construction of buildings (621) · specialised construction work (installations, finishing) (541) · wholesale trade (481) · vehicle servicing and motor vehicle trade (351) · restaurants and catering (315) · architecture, engineering and technical testing (298)
By locality
EU funds in the localities of Sălaj County
Municipalities · 1
Towns · 3
Cehu Silvaniei · Jibou · Șimleu Silvaniei
Communes · 57
Agrij · Almașu · Banișor · Băbeni · Bălan · Benesat · Bobota · Bocșa · Boghiș · Buciumi · Camăr · Carastelec · Chieșd · Cizer · Coseiu · Crasna · Creaca · Criseni · Cristolt · Cuzaplac · Dobrin · Dragu · Fildu de Jos · Gâlgău · Gârbou · Halmășd · Hereclean · Hida · Horoatu Crasnei · Ileanda · Ip · Letca · Lozna · Marca · Măeriște · Meseșenii de Jos · Mirsid · Napradea · Nușfalău · Pericei · Plopiș · Poiana Blenchii · Românași · Rus · Sag · Salatig · Samsud · Sarmășag · Sânmihaiu Almășului · Simisna · Someș-Odorhei · Surduc · Treznea · Valcău de Jos · Vârșolt · Zalha · Zimbor
Local Action Groups (LAGs, GAL) in Sălaj County
- Muntele Șes Bihor County 11 localities, 2 counties · 39,590 inhabitants galmunteleses.ro
- Gateway to Transylvania 13 localities, 3 counties · 33,365 inhabitants poartatransilvaniei.ro
- Samus Porolissum 18 localities, 2 counties · 46,638 inhabitants SAMUSPOROLISSUM.RO
- Tövishát 14 localities, 2 counties · 49,879 inhabitants galtovishat.ro
- Crasna and Barcău Valley 16 localities, 2 counties · 53,563 inhabitants crasnabarcau.ro
- Valea Someșului 20 localities, 3 counties · 39,266 inhabitants galvaleasomesului.ro
Source: the list of LAGs (GAL) selected for 2023–2027, published by MADR (via AFIR).
Questions about EU funds in Sălaj County
What EU funds are available in Sălaj County in 2026?
We are tracking 65 programmes that are open or announced for Sălaj County: one regional or county-level programme, 0 LEADER calls from LAGs (GAL) and 64 national and European programmes. With a call window open now: PR North-West — digitalisation of local public services (call PRNV/2026/222/1); CEF Transport 2026 — infrastructure projects on the trans-European TEN-T network; CEF Energy CB RES — cross-border renewable energy project status (6th call); PoCIDIF — Support for innovative technology projects (Measure 1.1.2).
Which agency manages regional funds in Sălaj County?
Sălaj County is part of the North-West development region. The North-West Regional Programme 2021–2027 is managed by ADR North-West (Regional Development Agency), based in Cluj-Napoca; the guides and the calendar of calls are published on regionordvest.ro.
How many active businesses are there in Sălaj County, and in which sectors?
8,590 active businesses are registered in Sălaj County; 5,254 had at least one employee in the latest financial statements, and 655 were established in the last two years. Most are in trade and vehicle servicing (2,052), construction (1,247), transport and storage (1,049) and manufacturing and production (1,003).
Which LAGs (GAL) are there in Sălaj County?
Six Local Action Groups selected for 2023–2027 operate in Sălaj County: Muntele Șes Județul Bihor, Poarta Transilvaniei, Samus Porolissum, Tövishát, Valea Crasnei și Barcăului, and Valea Someșului. LEADER projects under the local development strategies are submitted through them.
Can town halls in Sălaj County access EU funds now?
Yes. Regional or county-level programmes whose guide accepts territorial administrative units: PR North-West — digitalisation of local public services (call PRNV/2026/222/1). On each locality's page you can see what applies to it by rank.
Do you have a project in Sălaj 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.