granturi

Granturi are financial contributions awarded to individuals or organizations to support specific projects or activities. They are typically non-repayable and are awarded through competitive calls, though some programs may require co-funding or milestones. The aim is to advance areas such as research, education, culture, social inclusion, or economic development.

Granturi can be categorized by purpose, including research grants, education or training grants, business or entrepreneurship grants, culture and heritage grants, and social or community development grants. Funding sources are diverse and can include government ministries and agencies, national research councils, the European Union, philanthropic foundations, universities, and private companies.

Eligibility and application rules vary by program but generally require an applicant organization—such as a university, non-profit, or small or medium enterprise—and a concrete project with defined objectives, budget, and timeline. Proposals are evaluated on merit, potential impact, feasibility, budget realism, and sustainability. Some programs employ peer review or expert panels as part of the selection process.

Administration and compliance work as follows: once awarded, funds are often disbursed in stages tied to milestones. Grantees must monitor progress and provide periodic financial and technical reports, while complying with rules on accounting, ethics, and data protection. Audits and evaluations may follow, with possible penalties or clawbacks for non-compliance.

In the Romanian and broader European context, granturi support research, development, education, culture, and community projects. National bodies such as UEFISCDI and the Ministry of European Funds, together with EU programs like Horizon Europe and the European Structural and Investment Funds, administer numerous grant schemes.