GAL Vrancea Sud-Est — I.4 – Non-agricultural investments for women and/or young people (aged 18-30)
GAL Vrancea Sud-Est is opening I.4 (non-agricultural start-ups for women and/or young people aged 18-30): 96,634 euro, max. 50,000 euro per project, 100%. Online submission 21 October–19 November 2026.
- Who can apply
- The announcement covers economic-purpose operations whose direct beneficiaries are women and/or young people (18-30…
- Total budget
- 96,634 euro
- Funding amount
- Maximum 50,000 euro per project
- Submission period
- 21.10.2026 – 19.11.2026, 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-purpose operations whose direct beneficiaries are women and/or young people (aged 18-30), under a start-up type intervention. The exact eligibility conditions are set out in the Applicant's Guide, which is not included in the documents analysed. Territory of GAL Vrancea Sud-Est (these localities only): Bălești, Ciorăști, Gologanu, Gugești, Măicănești, Milcovul, Nănești, Răstoaca, Sihlea, Slobozia Ciorăști, Tătăranu, Vulturu, Măxineni, Salcia Tudor, Scorțaru Nou, Nămoloasa.
What it covers
- Operations supporting rural enterprises, including the bioeconomy (code L806)
- Economic-purpose operations for women and/or young people (code L815)
- The exact eligible costs are not detailed in the announcement but in the Applicant's Guide
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 I.4 be submitted to GAL Vrancea Sud-Est?
According to the erratum, submission opens on 21 October 2026 at 09:00 and closes on 19 November 2026 at 23:59. The submission period is 30 calendar days.
How much can you obtain per project?
The maximum non-refundable amount is 50,000 euro per project, with a support rate of 100%. The total allocation for the call window is 96,634 euro.
How do you submit the funding application?
Online, at www.afir.ro, as set out in the Applicant's Guide. Further information is available from the GAL office in Răstoaca, Monday to Friday 08:00–12:00, or on 0784287435 / 0784287437, or at galvnsudest@gmail.com.
What is the minimum selection threshold?
The minimum threshold is 50.00 points. Evaluation takes a maximum of 40 calendar days, and appeals must be submitted within 5 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 application before it opens — GAL Vrancea Sud-Est — I.4 – Non-agricultural investments for women and/or young people (aged 18-30)
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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