LAG Țara Vrancei (GAL Țara Vrancei) — M3 – Short supply chains and local gastronomic points
Non-agricultural start-ups of local producers in the territory of GAL Țara Vrancei, funded with a lump sum of 30,000 euro on the basis of a business plan. Allocation of 150,000 euro, online submission until 28 October 2026, 23:59.
- Who can apply
- Local producers, farmers or members of farm households setting up a new structure…
- Total budget
- 150,000 euro
- Funding amount
- Maximum 30,000 euro per project (lump-sum start-up amount)
- Submission period
- 29 September 2026 – 28 October 2026, 23:59
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Who can apply
Local producers, farmers or members of farming households who set up a new non-agricultural business or hold a business with no activity under the requested CAEN code. Eligible forms: PFA, II, IF, commercial companies, agricultural companies, cooperatives, composesorates/obști, micro-enterprises and small enterprises. The registered office or place of business must be within the LAG territory. Territory of GAL Țara Vrancei (these localities only): Bârsești, Câmpuri, Năruja, Negrilești, Nereju, Nistorești, Paltin, Păulesti, Răcoasa, Soveja, Spulber, Tulnici, Valea Sării, Vidra, Vizantea-Livezi, Vrâncioaia.
What it covers
- Non-agricultural activities based on a business plan (including an investment budget)
- Equipment for producing marketable products
- Setting up local gastronomic points (PGL) to serve products from the household
- Setting up distribution spaces on farms
- Certification of quality schemes
- Purchase of land/buildings, max. 10% of the support awarded
Apply in the current call window
- 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
How much is awarded through M3 at GAL Țara Vrancei?
The support is a lump sum of 30,000 euro per project (100%), based on a business plan. The total allocation for the call window is 150,000 euro.
Who can apply under M3?
Existing micro-enterprises and small enterprises (with new non-agricultural activities) or new ones (start-ups), including PFA, II and IF. The applicant must be a local producer/farmer/member of a farming household, with a registered office within the LAG territory.
What is the submission deadline for M3?
Until 28 October 2026, 23:59, online at www.afir.ro. Submission opened on 29 September 2026 at 09:00.
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
Apply in the current call window — GAL Țara Vrancei — M3 – Short chains and local gastronomic points
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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