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Unlock Opportunities in Cross-Border Tourism with the New Serbia-Montenegro Funding Call

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30 December 2025

Unlock Opportunities in Cross-Border Tourism with the New Serbia-Montenegro Funding Call

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The Serbia-Montenegro Cross-Border Cooperation Programme has launched a new funding call focused on enhancing cross-border tourism through cultural and natural heritage initiatives. Discover how this opportunity can transform regional travel experiences and benefit local communities.

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Ministry of European Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro

Ministry of European Integration Government of the Republic of Serbia

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Montenegro

Serbia

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Funding and support measures

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Tourism strategies

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Ministry of Finance of Serbia, in partnership with Montenegro, has unveiled an exciting funding opportunity under the IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme for 2021-2027. This call specifically aims to enrich tourism by fostering cross-border coordination rooted in shared cultural and natural heritage. With a substantial budget of EUR 5.4 million, this initiative encourages innovative project proposals that will elevate tourism standards, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for residents in the border regions.

Such collaborative efforts seek to promote integration and development, aligning with European Union standards. Interested parties are urged to submit applications by 26th of January 2026, to contribute to this vibrant regional initiative.

For more details on the application process and guidelines, visit the official funding call website and learn more about the programme.

 

#Community-based tourism #Cultural preservation #Experiential tourism #Sustainable tourism planning #Destination management #Cross-regional cooperation

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