Opening soon LAG Eremia Grigorescu 1863 Galați — Intervention 2 (L805/L815) – Financial support for rural start-ups
LAG Eremia Grigorescu 1863 Galați launches its rural start-up call window: €120,000 allocated, maximum €40,000 per project, 100% support. Online submission on afir.ro between 26 October 2026 and 24 November 2026.
- Who can apply
- The announcement does not give details of the categories of applicants
- Total budget
- 120,000 euro
- Funding amount
- Maximum 40,000 euro per project
- Submission period
- 26 October 2026 – 24 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 does not detail the categories of applicants; compliance and eligibility requirements are set out in the Applicant's Guide. The intervention is coded as targeting operations that create jobs (L805) and operations with an economic purpose whose direct beneficiaries are women and/or young people (L815). The intervention type is Start-up, of a competitive/economic nature. Territory of LAG Eremia Grigorescu 1863 Galați (these localities only): Băneasa, Cuca, Fârțănești, Foltești, Frumușița, Măstăcani, Rediu, Scânteiești, Tulucești, Vânători, Vlădești, Târgu Bujor.
What it covers
- Non-refundable financial support for rural start-ups
- Operations that create jobs (L805)
- Operations with an economic purpose whose direct beneficiaries are women and/or young people (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 does the LAG Eremia Grigorescu 1863 start-up call window open and when does it close?
The call window opens on 26 October 2026 at 09:00 and runs for 30 calendar days. It closes automatically on 24 November 2026 at 23:59.
What is the maximum support available for a start-up project?
The maximum non-refundable amount for a project is €40,000, with a support rate of 100%. The total funds allocated to the call window are €120,000.
Where are funding applications submitted?
Funding applications are submitted online at www.afir.ro, as set out in the Applicant's Guide, from 26 October 2026 at 09:00.
What is the minimum selection threshold?
The minimum selection threshold for projects is 20.00 points. Projects below this threshold cannot be selected.
Where can applicants obtain further information?
At the LAG office in Tulucești, 12 Primăriei Street, Galați county, Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 12:30, by telephone on 0745525942 or by e-mail at galeg1863gl@gmail.com. The LAG replies 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 the call window opens — LAG Eremia Grigorescu 1863 Galați — Intervention 2 (L805/L815) – Financial support for rural start-ups
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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