Croatia has allocated EUR 5 million in subsidies for climate change mitigation and adaptation measures in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The scheme targets local governments and public institutions founded by local authorities.
Funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including project administration, management and planning; energy efficiency measures; sustainable mobility; improvements to urban green infrastructure; and public drinking fountains, according to a public call issued by Croatia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition.
Applications are open until November 30
The call for grants for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2026 is open until November 30.
Grants under the call will be awarded on a rolling basis until available funds are allocated. The ministry could decide not to award the full budget or to increase the total funding allocation.
Minimum grant awards are set at EUR 75,000, while the maximum is capped at EUR 1 million. The maximum subsidy rate covers up to 90% of eligible costs, the call reads.
The program aligns with the EU’s priority to green the Western Balkans
The subsidies are part of a framework plan for spending revenues generated from auctioning emission allowances under the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in Croatia for the 2026–2030 period.
In line with the EU’s priority to advance the green transition in the Western Balkans under the European Green Deal, as well as national priorities for cross-border cooperation with Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 2026 call covers the territory of BiH, according to the call.
Through this initiative, Croatia also aims to contribute to international climate finance, strengthen the role of its institutions in global climate initiatives, cut emissions, and build resilience in partner countries.
At the end of 2024, Croatia allocated an identical amount in subsidies for similar projects in BiH.
