FREE WEBINAR | ROMANIA 2026

EEA Civil Society Fund Romania 2026

How to Choose the Right Call and Prepare a Strong Application

15 September 2026 | 11:00 Romania time | Online in English

What you will learn

Practical guidance to help you navigate Romania’s seven open calls, select the best fit for your organisation and turn your initial idea into a coherent and credible project concept.

Choose the right call

Understand the key differences between the seven calls and identify which objectives, target groups and funding conditions best match your organisation and project idea.

Define a realistic project scope

Connect your objectives, activities, expected results and timeline at a scale that fits your organisation’s capacity and the selected funding track.

Build the right partnership and budget

Clarify the capabilities and roles required, consider the relevance of a donor-state partner where applicable, and develop realistic first budget assumptions.

Barbara Salopek during an interactive workshop session

Barbara Salopek facilitating a group workshop on international project collaboration

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for Romanian civil society organisations considering an application under one of the seven open calls of the EEA Civil Society Fund Romania 2026.

It is particularly relevant for:

civil society organisations legally established in Romania
executive directors, programme managers and other organisational leaders
teams deciding which of the seven calls and funding tracks best fits their project idea
organisations developing their objectives, activities, expected results and initial budget
organisations assessing their internal capacity and considering national or donor-state partners

YOUR WEBINAR HOST

Barbara Salopek

Barbara Salopek is the founder and CEO of Vinco Innovation, an innovation consultant, project adviser and adjunct lecturer at BI Norwegian Business School.

Through 20+ innovation and grant-related projects across Europe, she has gained hands-on experience in building international partnerships, structuring project activities and budgets, and managing the practical realities of funded projects.

Based in Norway, Barbara brings a donor-country perspective and practical lessons from working with civil society organisations, international consortia, SMEs, research organisations and project leaders.

Her guidance focuses on what organisations need to consider before submission so that applications are coherent, realistic and implementable.

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Reserve Your Free Place

Join us live on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 11:00 Romania time, and learn how to choose the right call, define a realistic project scope and prepare a coherent and credible application.

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Testimonials

Vinco Innovation demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project leadership, innovation, and sustainability.

Their ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful results has laid a solid foundation for the Thermal Waste Treatment Plant in Krakow to achieve continued success in sustainability and innovation.

Jakub Bator Managing Director

of the Waste-to-Energy Plant and Member of Board at KHK S.A.

“Vinco Innovation demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep industry knowledge, and unwavering dedication to achieving our project’s ambitious goals.

Their contributions were instrumental in fostering innovation and driving business development in the Zero-Emission Vessel (ZEV) project and industry”

dr.sc. Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić, director

Center of Technology Transfer LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the EEA and Norway Grants?
How can my organisation apply?

Applications are submitted through specific national or programme-level calls for proposals. Each call has its own objectives, eligible applicants, funding conditions, deadlines and application procedure. Always consult the official call documentation before preparing an application.
Where can I find current open calls?
Are Vinco Innovation’s country pages official call pages?
Do we need a partner from Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein?
What should we do when a new call is announced?
What is the Call Readiness Toolkit?
What is included in The Call Is Open. What Now?
What is the difference between the €49 package and the Masterclass?
Is the Masterclass only for organisations that already have funding?
Can Vinco Innovation review or write our application?
How do I register for a country-specific webinar?

Start With the Opportunity Relevant to You

Explore the calls and practical webinars available in your country, or choose the level of support that matches your current stage.

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Disclaimer: Vinco Innovation provides independent guidance and learning resources. It is not an official representative of the EEA and Norway Grants. For definitive information about eligibility, funding conditions, deadlines and application requirements, always consult the relevant Fund or Programme Operator.

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