{"id":5919,"date":"2025-09-24T09:43:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/konkursimkm.gov.me\/?p=5919"},"modified":"2025-11-05T19:49:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:49:14","slug":"konkurs-za-sufinansiranje-projekata-od-znacaja-za-razvoj-kreativnih-industrija-u-2025-godini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/konkurs-za-sufinansiranje-projekata-od-znacaja-za-razvoj-kreativnih-industrija-u-2025-godini\/","title":{"rendered":"Competition for co-financing projects of importance for the development of creative industries in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with Art. 5, 68 and 88 of the Law on Culture (\"Official Gazette of Montenegro\", no. 49\/08, 16\/11 and 38\/12), the Ministry of Culture and Media of Montenegro publishes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C O M P E T I T I O N<br>for co-financing projects of importance for the development of<br>creative industries in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTEST SUBJECT:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Culture and Media, through a regular annual competition for the year 2025, determines support for projects and programs for the stimulation and development of creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OBJECTIVE OF THE CONTEST:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This competition is intended for market-oriented, innovative projects and products that promote the combination of creativity and entrepreneurship, with a focus on a multi-sector approach and a positive impact on the development of the creative industries sector and regional clusters, as well as initiatives that contribute to strengthening the creative economy at the national and regional level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A special part of the competition is support for the development of female entrepreneurship in order to encourage the participation of women in the field of creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACCEPTABLE PROJECTS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within this competition, <strong>the Ministry of Culture and Media<\/strong> will co-finance projects of importance for the development of the creative industries sector in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ESTABLISHMENT OF ICT PRODUCTS AND DIGITAL SERVICES<\/strong> - includes the development of software solutions, applications, digital platforms and video games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING <\/strong>- includes creative processes and innovative concepts of architectural planning, design and production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DESIGN AND CREATIVE DESIGN<\/strong> - includes creative and innovative processes in graphic, industrial, product, fashion and textile design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DIGITAL ARTS AND MULTIMEDIA<\/strong> - includes the development of audio and visual production, applied music, virtual reality, interactive media and 3D technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CREATIVE CRAFT AND TRADITION<\/strong> - includes the encouragement, preservation and development of traditional crafts and skills, as well as their modern interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NOTE:<\/span><\/strong> Applications that are not within the above-mentioned acceptable areas will not be considered, as well as applications from users who have not started the implementation of programs\/projects that were co-financed under the competition in question in 2024. All the mentioned categories must be developed in the direction of market profitability and commercial sustainability, with the aim of economic development and competitiveness of the creative industries sector. Additionally, projects that promote cultural tourism in an innovative way will be evaluated, especially those that bring new ideas and content to the tourism offer of Montenegro and establish connections with creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE <\/strong>in the competition <strong>is available to:<\/strong> entrepreneurs and legal entities based in Montenegro that are registered for the performance of cultural activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right to participate in the competition <strong>is not available to<\/strong>: natural persons; non-governmental organizations; public institutions and other entities whose work is financed from the budget of Montenegro and the municipal budget with funds planned for culture; legal entities that in the previous period used funds for co-financing projects from the Ministry of Culture and Media, and did not submit a narrative and financial report within the agreed deadline and form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note:<\/span> One applicant can nominate a maximum of 2 (two) projects, of which only one project can be supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SELECTION PROCESS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SELECTION PROCESS <\/strong>is carried out by a commission formed by the Ministry based on the following criteria: quality of project and elaboration;<strong> <\/strong>originality in the basic conceptual concept;<strong> <\/strong>multifunctionality and modularity in application;<strong> <\/strong>economic and market justification;<strong> <\/strong>possibility of serial production and economic viability of the service or product;<strong> <\/strong>affirmative attitude towards the cultural identity of Montenegro;<strong> <\/strong>orientation towards sustainable development policies (green economy) and inclusiveness and promotion of cultural tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project proposals must meet the following<strong> CRITERIA<\/strong> and must be from or support the creative industries; propose an innovative, creative, feasible and sustainable initiative; show a clear contribution of the requested financial support to the realization of the idea or project; create a new source of income (new product or service); demonstrate that the proposed project or product will be delivered to the market within 12 months after the grant of support (if it is a more complex process, show measurable and planned results of project development).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACCEPTABLE AND INACCEPTABLE COSTS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ACCEPTABLE COSTS<\/strong> in this competition are the costs that are necessary for the realization of the project and which will be co-financed in accordance with the rules of the competition, and these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fees for external collaborators;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provision of basic resources for work (tools, equipment, repro material and other materials);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provision of basic equipment for production, i.e. technical means that enable production (specific machines and tools);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support for providing sales and placement channels (marketing, promotional activities, distribution and advertising).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>INACCEPTABLE COSTS<\/strong> in this competition are costs that are not related to the realization of the project and will not be co-financed in accordance with the rules of the competition, and these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>royalties;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment of fees to natural persons - users of funds, who pay themselves the fee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment of fees to natural persons who are simultaneously directors or legal representatives of the legal entity of the beneficiary of the funds, that is, both the orderers and service providers within the project;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment of bills to legal entities in which the user of funds (natural person) is the owner or authorized person;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>overhead and representative expenses (business lunches, catering, cocktails, utilities, space rental, office supplies, bills, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>costs of bookkeeping and accounting services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>per diem, accommodation and food expenses;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>procurement of equipment not related to the project;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>all costs incurred before the approval of the project or after its completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note:<\/span> Project costs must be realistically stated in accordance with market prices, verifiable and necessary for the implementation of activities, shown in accordance with accounting standards and the specifics of the competition area, with calculated taxes and contributions. Financing of projects will be done in accordance with available budget funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMPETITION BUDGET:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COMPETITION BUDGET<\/strong> amounts to EUR 300,000.00, whereby at least 50% of the funds will be allocated to support the development of female entrepreneurship in the field of creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The applicant is obliged to provide financing of at least 50% of the total project budget from his own or other sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DOCUMENTATION:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competition application should contain the following <strong>DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a completed form that is an integral part of this competition (detailed description of the project (elaborate), program and accompanying program contents, with data on all participants);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a copy of the decision on the registration of a legal entity for carrying out activities in the field of culture issued by the competent authority \/ Proof of registration of the entrepreneur with an indication of the predominant activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a copy of the statute from which it is determined that the applicant is registered for the performance of cultural activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional biography - CV of the applicant and the person in charge of project implementation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visual documentation about the project with which it is competing, for all projects for which visual documentation is implied;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confirmation or signed statement about funds provided for project co-financing from other sources;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a signed statement of the author \/ holder of the application, that the submitted product or project is entirely the original work of the same;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>proof of regulated copyrights with the author, that is, 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);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completed and certified declaration form for small value assistance (<em>de minimis<\/em>);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>detailed specification of project costs (budget) with attachments supporting the specified costs (pro-invoices, offers for the conclusion of contracts, already concluded cooperation contracts, contracts with external collaborators, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>narrative and financial report, with other evidence of project implementation (if it was supported by the funds of this Ministry in 2023);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a report on the implementation of the project that was supported by the funds of this Ministry in 2024 with the status as of the announcement of the competition, with all relevant attachments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IMPORTANT NOTES<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal entities that have been granted funds for the implementation of the project (project implementers) cannot transfer the obligation to implement the project as well as the funds to non-governmental organizations, public institutions and other entities whose work is financed from the budget of Montenegro, i.e. the municipal budget with funds planned for culture, or to any other natural or legal persons;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant is obliged to plan costs for the co-financing of the project by the Ministry of Culture and Media exclusively within the framework of acceptable costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects and programs will be co-financed up to 50% of the total funds needed for their implementation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects and programs that do not have projected co-financing from sources other than the budget of the Ministry of Culture and Media will not be co-financed in this competition;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a legal entity applies with two projects, a separate application form with supporting documentation must be submitted for each individual project. Otherwise, applications will not be considered;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For applicants who in previous years used funds based on the competition for co-financing of programs and projects, through implementation, the fulfillment of the contractual obligations to date will be appreciated;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Untimely and unauthorized applications will be rejected;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects must be implemented within one year from the date of signing the contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer section-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOW TO REGISTER:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electronically, by filling out the form that is available at the internet address <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/konkursi\/direktorat-za-razvoj-kreativnih-industrija\/\">https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/me\/konkursi\/direktorat-za-razvoj-kreativnih-industrija\/<\/a>, <br><br>or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By filling out the application form attached to this competition and submitting it 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: <strong>Ministry of Culture and Media, ul. Njego\u0161eva 83, 81250 Cetinje, with the indication \"Competition for co-financing of projects of importance for the development of creative industries in 2025.\"<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minister will pass on the proposal of the expert committee <strong>Decision on the co-financing of projects<\/strong>, while the <strong>contract<\/strong> with the selected applicants will be concluded no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the \"Decision on Co-financing\", published on the website of the Ministry of Culture and Media. The Ministry reserves the right to request additional clarifications and consult with applicants during the review of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All selected projects, programs or products must be placed on relevant markets and events, with the aim of promoting and accelerating their further development. <strong>The user of the funds undertakes to participate in campaigns and forums organized by the Ministry of Culture and Media, in accordance with the development plan of the creative industries sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Culture and Media will provide support to interested applicants by e-mail and by organizing information sessions regarding the administrative aspects of preparing applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications with the necessary documentation must be submitted no later than October 23, 2025, by 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is recommended that applicants submit their application at least one day before the scheduled application deadline, in order to avoid possible difficulties and ensure sufficient time to resolve unforeseen situations and technical problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you send your application by post, you can download the application form <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Prijavni-obrazac-ki-2025.docx\">HERE<\/a>, and you can download the \"de minimis\" form <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/obrazac-izjave-za-pomoci-male-vrijednosti-de-minimis-pomoci.docx\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U skladu sa \u010dl. 5, 68 i 88 Zakona o kulturi (\u201eSlu\u017ebeni list Crne Gore\u201c, br. 49\/08, 16\/11 i 38\/12), Ministarstvo kulture i medija Crne Gore objavljuje K O N K U R Sza sufinansiranje projekata od zna\u010daja za razvojkreativnih industrija u 2025. godini PREDMET KONKURSA: Ministarstvo kulture i medija putem redovnog godi\u0161njeg konkursa za [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[266],"tags":[],"organisational-units":[216],"class_list":["post-5919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-direktorat-za-razvoj-kreativnih-industrija","organisational-units-direktorat-za-razvoj-kreativnih-industrija"],"acf":{"submission_status":"active","date_from":"2025-09-24 09:40:00","date_to":"2026-12-31 07:51:00"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5919"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6263,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5919\/revisions\/6263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5919"},{"taxonomy":"organisational-units","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.gogrant.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/organisational-units?post=5919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}