The Moldovan government approved the list of 35 local development projects that will receive funding under this year’s edition of the “Diaspora Acasa Reuseste (DAR) 1+3” program. Authorities increased the state contribution per selected project from 250,000 to 350,000 lei, bringing the total government funding to 10 million lei.
The selected projects aim to improve local infrastructure, playgrounds, public parks, cultural centers, and educational institutions. Other winning initiatives focus on environmental protection, renewable energy, and sports infrastructure.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean expressed gratitude to Moldovans abroad for their continued investment in local communities. “We thank the diaspora for contributing to Moldova’s development. We will keep allocating resources to support impactful, community-driven initiatives,” Recean stated.
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Each beneficiary must launch procurement procedures by the end of 2025 for goods and services funded through the state budget. Project teams must complete all work within 12 months of receiving approval.
The DAR 1+3 program encourages diaspora involvement in Moldova’s economic and social progress. It uses a “1+3” funding formula, with contributions from the diaspora, the Moldovan government, local authorities, and development partners. Since 2020, the program has supported over 194 local development projects nationwide.
The list of the winning projects is available here.