The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, as the Managing Authority of the Interreg NEXT VIA Romania – Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Programme, announces the launch of the second call for small-scale projects under the Programme, starting April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

This call targets key areas for sustainable development and cross-border cooperation, such as:

• Adaptation to climate change and disaster risk prevention
• Strengthening effective public administration
• Border, mobility, and migration management

The total financial allocation is €14,635,839, and the deadline for online application submissions via the Jems platform is July 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Details regarding the application process, priorities and specific objectives covered by the call, the maximum funding available per project, as well as eligibility criteria, are provided in the Applicant’s Guide, available on the programme website: 🔗 https://ro-md.net/ro/finantari/apeluri-de-proiecte

About the Programme

The Interreg NEXT VIA Romania – Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Programme, funded by the European Union, supports cross-border cooperation in the border region between Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

The eligible area includes:

• In Romania: the counties of Botoșani, Iași, Vaslui, and Galați
• In the Republic of Moldova: the entire national territory

Potential beneficiaries of this call include:

• Regional/county and local public authorities
• Public institutions
• Educational institutions
• NGOs
• Other organizations relevant to the specific objectives covered by the call

The programme supports initiatives that generate concrete and lasting impact on cross-border communities, contributing to:

• Improved access to education
• Strengthened administrative capacity
• Promotion of good governance

By financing these projects, the programme encourages:

• Sustainable development
• Reduction of territorial disparities
• Social cohesion
• Enhanced cross-border cooperation between Romania and the Republic of Moldova