Opening soon GAL Drumurile Bistriței — L805/L815 (EAFRD Intervention no. 5) – Investments in non-agricultural activities…
GAL Drumurile Bistriței call for non-agricultural investments with women and/or young people as direct beneficiaries. Allocation 150,853 euro, max. 50,000 per project, 65%. Online submission 15 October–13 November 2026.
- Who can apply
- The announcement covers economic-purpose operations whose direct beneficiaries are women and/or young people, who…
- Total budget
- 150,853 euro
- Funding amount
- Maximum 50,000 (maximum non-refundable amount per project) per project
- Submission period
- 15 October 2026 – 13 November 2026, 23:59
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The guide has not been published yet, but good applications are built before launch. Those who start when the call window opens usually miss out on it.
Who can apply
The announcement covers economic operations whose direct beneficiaries are women and/or young people, which create jobs (codes L805 and L815). The exact eligibility conditions are set out in the Applicant's Guide, which is not included in the documents. The announcement does not specify the legal form of applicants. Territory of the GAL Drumurile Bistriței (these localities only): Alexandru cel Bun, Bahna, Borlești, Cândești, Costișa, Dochia, Mărgineni, Moldoveni, Piatra Șoimului, Podoleni, Rediu, Români, Săvinești, Tazlău, Zănești, Roznov, Filipești.
What it covers
- Investments in non-agricultural activities (according to the Applicant's Guide)
- Operations that create jobs (L805)
- Economic operations with women and/or young people as direct beneficiaries (L815)
We prepare your application before the window opens
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
When can funding applications for intervention 5 be submitted to GAL Drumurile Bistriței?
Online submission at www.afir.ro opens on 15 October 2026 at 09:00 and closes on 13 November 2026 at 23:59, i.e. 30 calendar days.
What is the allocation and the maximum project value?
The call window allocation is 150,853 euro, and the maximum non-refundable amount per project is 50,000. The support rate is 65%.
What is the minimum selection threshold?
The minimum project selection threshold is 35.00 points. The scoring grid is not included in the announcement.
How long does the evaluation take, and how long do you have to submit appeals?
The maximum evaluation period is 45 calendar days, and appeals must be lodged within 5 calendar days. Replies to requests for additional information are given within 7 calendar days.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
Next step
We prepare your file until it opens — GAL Drumurile Bistriței — L805/L815 (FEADR Intervention No. 5) – Investments in non-agricultural activities…
Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.
or call us directly on 0755 167 167
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