€3.3 million funding available for Croatian communities abroad

ZAGREB, 8 September 2026 (Hina) – The Central State Office for Croats Abroad has invited non-profit organisations representing Croats outside Croatia to apply for funding for specific needs and projects of interest to Croatian communities abroad.

A total of €3.3 million in financial support is available through the public call this year, the same amount allocated by the Office last year.

The funding is open to non-profit organisations, including associations, foundations, institutions, religious communities and other legal entities, both in Croatia and abroad. Individuals and vulnerable members of the Croatian community living outside the country may also apply for certain forms of support.

The Office will support projects aimed at strengthening connections and cooperation with Croats abroad, with a particular focus on preserving and strengthening national identity, protecting the rights and interests of Croatian communities, and preserving the Croatian language, cultural creativity and heritage.

Support will also be available for projects promoting cultural, educational, scientific, sporting and economic cooperation with Croatia and between Croatian communities abroad.

The Croatian state will additionally provide financial support for projects offering social, development and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable individuals and Croatian communities outside Croatia.

For individual projects, applicants can request between €800 and €30,000 in funding.

Vulnerable individuals of Croatian descent living outside Croatia who are facing difficult social, financial or health circumstances can apply for a one-off payment ranging from €300 to €3,500.

Each applicant may submit a maximum of two applications under the public call.

Applications can be submitted over the next month, with the deadline set for 7 October 2026.

Full details on the application procedure, eligibility requirements and required documentation are available in the public call published on the website of the Central State Office for Croats Abroad.