Call window open PoIDS 5.5 — Integrated support measures for vulnerable single-parent families in Romania (national call)
PoIDS national non-competitive call (Action 5.5), worth €65,349,654, funded from ESF+ and ERDF, for vulnerable single-parent families. Sole applicant: the Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity. Submission in MySMIS2021+ by 16 November 2026, 16:00.
- Who can apply
- The call is non-competitive and has a single eligible applicant
- Total budget
- 65,349,654 €
- Submission period
- 30 June 2026, 16:00 – 16 November 2026, 16:00
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Who can apply
The call is non-competitive and has a single eligible applicant: the Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity. Companies, town halls and NGOs cannot submit projects on their own. The target group is vulnerable single-parent families across the country.
What it covers
- Integrated support measures for vulnerable single-parent families in Romania
- Actions under Specific Objective ESO4.3: gender-balanced participation in the labour market, equal working conditions and work–life balance
- Reducing disparities between children at risk of poverty or social exclusion and other children (Priority P05)
- Funding from the ESF+ and ERDF, for the whole national territory
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Frequently asked questions
Who can submit projects under the PoIDS call for vulnerable single-parent families?
The call is non-competitive and has a single eligible applicant: the Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity. Companies, town halls and NGOs cannot submit projects on their own under this call.
Until when can projects be submitted?
Projects are submitted in MySMIS2021+ by 16 November 2026, 16:00. The original deadline was 28 August 2026 and was extended by the corrigendum of 12 October 2026.
What is the budget of the call?
The total budget of the call is 65,349,654 euro, from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through the Social Inclusion and Dignity Programme 2021-2027.
Which priority and objective does the call fall under?
The call falls under Priority P05 of PoIDS (reducing disparities between children at risk of poverty or social exclusion and other children), Specific Objective ESO4.3 and Action 5.5, support for single-parent families.
Which version of the guide is currently valid?
The valid version is the consolidated version of the Applicant's Guide – Specific Conditions published on 19.10.2026 on mfe.gov.ro. It includes the corrigenda approved by the Order of the Minister of Investments and European Projects no. 998/2026.
Does the call cover only certain regions?
No. The call has national coverage and targets vulnerable single-parent families across Romania.
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.
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