Decision on the Allocation of Funds for Financing Projects and Programs of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Field of Sport for 2026

Pursuant to Article 32ž of the Law on Non-Governmental Organizations (Official Gazette of Montenegro, Nos. 39/11, 37/17 and 84/24) and the Regulation on Financing Projects and Programs of Non-Governmental Organizations in Areas of Public Interest (Official Gazette of Montenegro, No. 13/18), the Commission for the Allocation of Funds for Financing Projects and Programs of Non-Governmental Organizations, appointed by Decision of the Ministry of Sports and Youth No. 01-04/1-02-614/26-1161 of 15 May 2026, published a public call for financing projects and programs of non-governmental organizations in the field of sport in 2026, entitled “Sport Knows No Borders.” Following the initial administrative review, the Commission published a list of 43 non-governmental organizations that had not submitted complete and properly prepared applications, indicating the deficiencies and allowing them five days, until 29 July 2026, to correct them. Based on the available funds, the Commission allocated funding according to the established ranking list. Funds totaling EUR 230,000.00 were awarded for 19 projects and programs. In accordance with Article 32i of the Law on Non-Governmental Organizations, the Commission will conclude contracts with the beneficiary organizations within 30 days of publication of this Decision, defining the method of payment and use of the funds, reporting requirements, and supervision of project or program implementation.