The vocational schools, colleges and centers of excellence by August 25 can apply for financing to the total value of 25 million lei for infrastructure projects. It goes to additional financing provided by the Ministry of Education and Research based on project proposals submitted by the institutions, IPN reports.

In a press release, the Ministry said the institutions can ask for financing for procuring goods and services, including extensive and current repair works, mapping and cadastral works and other issues. Over 11.4 million lei will be allocated this year for secondary technical vocational education institutions, while over 13.6 million lei will be earmarked for postsecondary technical vocational education institutions.

The assistance in additional financing is distributed according to the number of students at the institution and the building utilization rate. A condition is for this year’s plan of admission on budget-funded places to be at least 85% implemented.