Competition 2024 - Literature, literary translation and magazines

• translates books for children and young people, fiction, poetry, drama and cultural non-fiction written in the Montenegrin language and languages ​​that are in official use in Montenegro (Albanian, Bosniak, Croatian and Serbian) that are translated for publication/performance.
• translates works of world literature into the Montenegrin language and into languages ​​that are in official use in Montenegro (Albanian, Bosniak, Croatian and Serbian), which are translated for publication/performance.

Magazines for culture and art

• Magazines that promote cultural and artistic values, scientific achievements of importance for culture and art, develop intercultural dialogue and extend a critical review of contemporary creativity.
• Note: only magazines that deal with the aforementioned and are registered in the Media Registry will be co-financed. Sublists will not be considered.

Applications that do not fall under the above eligible projects/programs will not be considered.

For legal entities

• a completed form that is an integral part of this competition (detailed description of the project, program and accompanying program content, with information on all participants);
• a copy of the registration decision issued by the competent authority;
• a copy of the statute, from which it is determined that it is registered for the performance of cultural activities;
• two recommendations from an expert in culture in the field for which he is applying;
• CV of the applicant, with evidence of achievements in that field (eg program of events in which he participated, press clippings, etc.);
• balance sheet and income statement for 2022;
• narrative and financial report, with other evidence of project realization (if it was supported by the funds of this Ministry in the previous year), if it has not been submitted;
• proof of regulated copyright with the author, i.e. the copyright holder, for projects that involve the use of copyrights that do not belong to the applicant (author's contract or written consent of the author certified by the competent authority).

For individuals

• completed form that is an integral part of this competition (detailed description of the project, program and accompanying program content);
• a copy of the identity card;
• two recommendations from an expert in culture in the field for which he is applying;
• CV of the applicant, with evidence of achievements in that field (eg program of events in which he participated, press clippings, etc.);  
• narrative and financial report, with other evidence of the realization of the project (if it was supported by the funds of this Ministry in the previous year). 

• photocopy of a new manuscript, book or part (minimum 30 pages of the new manuscript in A4 format);
• publishing contracts;
• statement/consent from the author on the use of copyright (certified by a notary, if the applicant is a natural person);
• statement that in the case of co-financing, the work will be realized as an author's work, i.e. published as samizdat, notarized, if the applicant is a natural person.

• photocopy of the translation or part of the translated text of the text (minimum 10 pages of the translated text in A4 format);
• publishing contracts or proof of cooperation and the need for translation for the performance of a play or performance;
• contracts with the translator (notarized if the applicant is a natural person);
• references of the literary translator (professional biography - CV with information on translated works);
• a statement certified by the competent authority that the work will be realized as author's in the case of co-financing, i.e. published as samizdat if the applicant is a natural person;
• for projects that are implemented by invitation or on the basis of cooperation, co-production, residential programs, professional training, international and regional visits, etc., submit: invitation letters from the organizer, a letter from another partner or project donor on the intention of co-financing, cooperation agreements, etc.

 For previously supported individuals or legal entities:

• proof of the submitted mandatory copies of previous editions to the "Đurđe Crnojević" National Library;
• a statement where the supported edition can be purchased/obtained.

• technical data (media, format, paper, circulation, publication dynamics);
• data on the editor, composition of the editorial staff and their biographies;
• a copy of the magazine published last year;
• proof that the magazine is registered in the Media Registry (registration decision).

• for individuals: proposing complex projects that involve the engagement of several specific experts or authors;
• proposing projects/programs by natural persons who are employed in cultural institutions founded by the state or financed from the budget of Montenegro.

Eligible expenses

• printing costs;
• design and breakdown costs;
• costs of purchasing copyrights;
• translation costs;
• proofreading and proofreading costs;
• fees to authors, editors, reviewers, etc.

Ineligable costs

• hall rental costs;
• costs of office supplies;
• promotion and marketing costs;
• overhead costs (electricity, water, communication, accounting services, etc.);
• representation expenses (food, drinks, catering, cocktails, etc.).
• scholarship.

• Individuals and legal persons who have been granted funds for the implementation of the project/program (project implementers) cannot transfer obligations and funds to non-governmental organizations, public institutions and other entities whose work is financed from the budget of Montenegro with funds planned for culture.
• The applicant is obliged to plan costs for the co-financing of the program/project by the Ministry of Culture and Media exclusively within the framework of acceptable costs.
• Individuals and legal entities to whom the funds have been approved (project implementers) are required to open a special giro account no later than 15 days from the date of publication of the Decision on Co-financing, which will be used exclusively for the implementation of the project/program, and for which they will submit a bank certificate to the Ministry as proof.
• Projects and programs will be co-financed up to 50% of the total funds needed for their implementation.
• Individuals who independently apply with the project are obliged to implement the project independently and cannot transfer the obligations and funds in the author's part of the project to other legal and natural persons;
• If an individual or legal person applies with several projects, a separate application form with supporting documentation must be submitted for each individual project. Otherwise, applications will not be considered.
• For applicants who in previous years used funds based on the competition for co-financing of projects/programs, through implementation, the fulfillment of previous contractual obligations will be appreciated.

Untimely and unauthorized applications will be rejected.

Supported projects/programs must be implemented by the end of 2024.

• Electronically, by filling out the form available at www.stvaralastvo.me (documentation must be attached via a link using an application that is not time-limited (google drive)), or
• Delivery in one printed copy, which must also contain the electronic format of the application on a USB memory stick in the same printed copy (application with all attachments), by mail or directly to the address: Ministry of Culture and Media, ul. Njegoševa 83, 81250 Cetinje, with the indication "Competition for (specify area)".

Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication, ending on March 28, 2024.

The minister will make a decision on the co-financing of projects and programs on the proposal of expert commissions, while the contract with the selected implementers will be concluded within 30 days from the date of publication of the Decision on co-financing on the website of the Ministry of Culture and Media.