ZAGREB, Dec 29 (Hina) – The Central State Office for Croats Abroad has awarded HRK 3.2 million for 71 projects in the fields of culture, education and economy for Croat emigrant associations in European and overseas countries.
The largest number of applications granted came from Austria and Germany, nine from each country, followed by Canada (8), Argentina (7), Chile and Australia (6).
The maximum amount awarded for any project was HRK 80,000 and it was granted to 11 projects, all coming from South American countries. Among these projects is the first census of Croats in Argentina and Our Connections, a digital platform connecting the historical archives of Croat emigrants in Peru.