Opening soon PoIDS 8.2 — Inclusion support for people released from prison (guide under public consultation)
On 12 October 2026, MIPE put the guide for the PoIDS P08 / Action 8.2 competitive call (ESF+) for integrated services for people released from prison out for public consultation. Comments to consultare.poids@mfe.gov.ro until 30 October 2026. The call has not been launched.
- Who can apply
- The eligible applicants and partners are not specified in the official announcement, and the text of the guide is not…
- Submission period
- Public consultation 12 October 2026 – 30 October 2026; submission period not yet announced
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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 eligible applicants and partners are not specified in the official announcement, and the text of the guide has not been published (the archive contains only annexes 1–4). Target group of the call: people released from prison.
What it covers
- Integrated services (ESF+) for people released from prison, under Priority P08 "Social and support services for other vulnerable groups", Action 8.2 "Integrated services for other categories of vulnerable groups"
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
Can projects be submitted now under the PoIDS 8.2 call for people released from prison?
No. As of 19 October 2026 the call has not been launched. On 12 October 2026 MIPE published only the Applicant's Guide – Specific Conditions for public consultation, and the submission period for funding applications has not been announced.
Until when can comments on the guide under consultation be sent?
Proposals and comments are to be sent to consultare.poids@mfe.gov.ro by 30 October 2026, according to the PoIDS Managing Authority's announcement.
Which programme and priority fund the call?
The call is competitive and funded from the Social Inclusion and Dignity Programme 2021-2027, Priority P08 "Social and support services for other vulnerable groups", Action 8.2 "Integrated services for other categories of vulnerable groups", from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
What is the call's budget and the maximum value of a project?
The official consultation announcement does not specify the call's allocation, the minimum or maximum value of a project, or the co-financing. These details will appear in the final guide when the call is launched.
Who can apply to this PoIDS call?
The list of eligible applicants and partners was not published in the announcement; the archive on mfe.gov.ro contains only annexes 1–4, not the text of the guide. The target group is made up of people released from prison.
Which documents did MIPE publish for the consultation?
A 439 KB ZIP archive named "GS CS PoIDS 8.2 12 oct 2026", containing four DOCX files: Annexes 1, 2, 3 and 4 for people released from prison. The text of the specific conditions guide is not in the archive.
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 until the call opens — PoIDS 8.2 — Support for the inclusion of people released from prison (guide in public consultation)
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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