The Managing Authority for the Interreg NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova Program has launched the first call for standard projects, with a budget of 40 million EUR. The call for projects is open for initiatives that bring benefits in the following fields:
- prevention and combating of natural disasters;
- education;
- health;
- tourism;
- border management;
- the deadline for submitting applications is December 8, 2023, at 4:00 PM.
The electronic system used for submitting applications (JEMS) can be accessed at this LINK.
The Interreg NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova 2021-2027 Program has a budget of 77.3 million EUR, in addition to the contributions of the participating states. The program area consists of the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova and the Romanian border counties – Botoșani, Iași, Vaslui, and Galați.
Projects financed under the program will benefit communities on both sides of the border, with a view to improving education, healthcare, and nature conservation.
The call for projects is open to public and private organizations from Romania and the Republic of Moldova. To be eligible, projects must meet the following criteria:
- be cross-border, meaning they involve partners from both Romania and the Republic of Moldova;
- have a positive impact on communities on both sides of the border;
- be sustainable, meaning they are implemented in a lasting way and have a long-term positive impact.
In addition to the eligibility criteria listed above, projects must fall within the following areas of intervention:
Natural Disaster Prevention and Management
Projects in this area will support the development of natural disaster prevention and response mechanisms, as well as early warning systems.
Projects will also contribute to strengthening the capacity of communities to cope with the effects of natural disasters.
Education
Projects in this area will support the development of cross-border educational programs and activities, as well as cooperation mechanisms between educational institutions in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
Projects will also contribute to improving the quality of education and promoting the mobility of students and teachers.
Health
Projects in this area will support the development of cross-border health programs and services, as well as cooperation mechanisms between medical institutions in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
Projects will also contribute to improving access to quality medical services and reducing health inequalities.
Tourism
Projects in this area will support the development of cross-border tourism products and services, as well as cooperation mechanisms between tourism agencies from Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
Projects will also contribute to promoting tourism in the cross-border region and creating new jobs.
Border Management
Projects in this area will support the development of cross-border cooperation mechanisms in the field of border management, as well as border monitoring and surveillance systems.
Projects will also contribute to preventing illegal trafficking of goods and persons and ensuring security in the cross-border region.
The Interreg NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova Program is an excellent opportunity for public and private organizations in Romania and the Republic of Moldova to obtain funding for projects that will benefit communities on both sides of the border. For more information about the call for projects, please visit the website of the Managing Authority of the Interreg NEXT Romania-Republic of Moldova Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for the first standard call for projects?
The budget allocated for this first call for standard projects is 40 million EUR, while the total program budget is 77.3 million EUR.
Which regions are eligible to participate in the program?
Eligible areas include the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova and the Romanian border counties of Botoșani, Iași, Vaslui, and Galați.
When is the deadline for project submissions?
Applications must be submitted through the JEMS electronic system by December 8, 2023, at 4:00 PM.