Zagreb Allocates Over 3 Million Euros to Associations for Public Interest Projects

Zagreb's City Assembly is set to review reports detailing the distribution of over 3 million euros to various associations during 2025. These funds supported a wide array of public interest projects, spanning environmental protection, social care, veteran support, disability services, consumer rights, animal welfare, and more.

In the environmental sector, 67,000 euros were allocated to 13 projects. The Society for Shaping Sustainable Development (DOOR) received the largest single grant of 6,650 euros for its "My Efficient School 10" program. Zelena akcija (Green Action) secured 6,640 euros to organize the 13th Environmental Film Festival in Zagreb.

Consumer protection initiatives received 25,000 euros. Beneficiaries included organizations such as Potrošač, the Croatian Association for Consumer Protection, Štedopis, the Croatian Institute for Financial Education, DOOR, and the Franak association. The Croatian Consumer Protection Society received 2,350 euros for its consumer counseling project.

Innovation promotion saw 18,450 euros disbursed, with the Zagreb Innovators Association receiving the largest portion for its participation in international innovation exhibitions in Romania, London, and Taiwan.

The city also allocated 142,000 euros to projects promoting human rights, focusing on gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, combating discrimination and hate crimes, integrating foreigners, protecting minority rights, and strengthening participatory democracy. Although 32 projects were initially approved, two associations withdrew, resulting in 30 funded projects totaling 137,200 euros. Unlike other reports, this specific document does not list individual recipients or their exact funding amounts.