This paper aims to analyze the accessing degree of the European funds allocated to Romania for the period 2007 - 2013, in order to achive an efficent use of funds for future programming phase. From the analysis it is found that the National Rural Development Programme has a good degree of access compared to other operational programs implemented in Romania. To enhance the competitiveness of the agricultural sector and the quality of life in rural Romania, it is important to allocate funds for the next programming period that contributes to equitable and sustainable development of rural areas.