€470.313 POSDRU for active employment measures

Consultanță fonduri europene portofoliu ILIGRA finanțare aprobată fonduri europene POSDRU 104 - proiect accesare fonduri europene

N.O.R.D. – Need for orientation, reorientation and development

Funder | Programme

Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development (POSDRU) 2007-2013

Main topic

human resources - counselling and training for the unemployed

Funding approved

€470.313

2011 - 2012

POSDRU 104/5.1/G/82393

North-West region, Cluj and 6 rural localities

Successful funding application writing: this EU funding application project represents a clear example of success within the POSDRU 2007–2013 programme, with a total approved value of €470,313. The intervention focused on developing active employment measures for individuals seeking work or inactive on the labour market, in an economic context where professional reintegration was a key priority.

Preparation of the EU funding application project for an employment centre

The applicant aimed to establish a new career guidance centre dedicated to unemployed and inactive individuals, with the objective of improving their access to real employment opportunities by overcoming or mitigating personal and contextual barriers. In order to turn this initiative into an eligible EU funding application project with strong chances of success, a rigorous process of analysis, planning and multiple iterations was required.

The consultancy activities for accessing non-reimbursable funding included:

identifying the appropriate region and the relevant funding line within POSDRU;
thorough documentation of the target group’s needs and the socio-economic context;
logical structuring of the project and definition of objectives;
full preparation and drafting of the funding application;
step-by-step review and improvement of the application to increase approval chances.

The entire process of preparing and drafting this funding application was carried out in close collaboration with the beneficiary and a team of specialists, ensuring alignment between the real identified needs and the requirements of the funding programme.

Results and relevance of the project

As a result of this process, the project was approved and contracted. Subsequently, it delivered meaningful outcomes, supporting a significant number of individuals facing difficulties in the labour market through career guidance and integration services.

This case highlights the importance of a strategic approach to accessing EU funding, where the preparation and drafting stage of the funding application plays a decisive role in securing financing. Through proper analysis, thorough documentation and professional writing, ideas can be transformed into funded projects with real impact.

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