Public call for the allocation of grants within the Program of Support for the Development of Old and Artistic Crafts and Domestic Crafts in 2025

Dear certificate holders of old and artistic crafts and handicrafts,

We are very pleased to inform you that the Ministry of Economy continues to support the preservation and development of old and artistic crafts and handicrafts.

After great interest in the Program to support the development of old and artistic crafts and handicrafts in 2024, this program will also be implemented in 2025. In this way, artisans and holders of certificates get the opportunity to improve their work and business, make it more visible on the market and become more competitive.

For the implementation of the Program in 2025, 20 million dinars have been allocated from the budget of the Republic of Serbia. Certificate holders will be able to apply for grants in the amount of minimum 80,000 dinars to maximum 300,000 dinars. The funds are intended for:

• procurement of new production equipment for professional use,
• procurement of raw materials.

The public call lasts until 24. October 2025. On this occasion, we invite all interested artisans and holders of certificates to submit an application with the necessary documentation.

The link below is available: Public invitation, application form, instructions for submitting an application and the text of the Program for supporting the development of old and artistic crafts and domestic handicrafts in 2025.

The Republic of Serbia cherishes the tradition of old and artistic crafts and will continue to provide support for their preservation and development, as an important part of our cultural and economic heritage.

Additional information on this link.