The overall objective of the NGO Fund in Romania was a “Strengthened civil society development and enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development”. The Programme contributed to the overall objectives of the EEA Financial Mechanism to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area and to strengthen bilateral relations between Romania and the donor states Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.

The Fund Operator in Romania was the Civil Society Development Foundation together with its partners Romanian Environmental Partnership Foundation and Resource Center for Roma Communities.