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Cities, municipalities, counties, public companies and institutions can draw on many European and national funding sources, under increasingly strict rules. RSM Croatia helps the public sector turn EU funds and public investment into new kindergartens, renovated buildings, modern infrastructure and better services for citizens.
Challenges in the public sector
The implementation deadline for Croatia's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) passed on 31 August 2026, and financial closure runs until the end of the year. The focus is back on the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021-2027 and other EU programmes, while the 2028-2034 EU budget is being negotiated. Applicants with mature projects will be first in line.
- Project readiness – call windows are often short, and without finished documentation, studies and permits, good projects stay on the shelf.
- Public procurement rules – every procedure must comply with the Public Procurement Act and the funder's rules.
- Administrative capacity – implementation, reporting and payment claims put pressure on small teams.
- Sustainability of investments – new infrastructure brings running costs that must be planned early.
- Financial corrections – implementation errors can lead to repayments, even years after a project ends.
How we help the public sector with EU funds and public investment
Closing NRRP projects
Final payment claims, evidence of achieved indicators and preparation for follow-up checks.
EU funds
Identifying sources across the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021-2027, the Efficient Human Resources Programme 2021-2027, the Integrated Territorial Programme, the CAP Strategic Plan, Interreg, CEF, LIFE and national schemes, and building a pipeline of mature projects.
Project preparation and implementation
Strategic and project documents and applications, then project management, reporting, payment claims and preparation for on-the-spot checks.
Business plans and studies
Feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses (CBA) and financial models that demonstrate the sustainability of public investment.
Public procurement support
Hands-on help for contracting authorities with procurement planning and procurement documents under the Public Procurement Act.
Audit
Audits of EU-funded projects and agreed-upon procedures for beneficiaries. We never audit projects we helped prepare or deliver.
Funding models and PPP
Financial modelling of public-private partnerships and other public investment funding models.
ESG services
Climate and ESG analysis and the groundwork for energy renovation and green infrastructure projects.
Why RSM Croatia
We know the rules of the game
Intermediate body procedures, evaluation criteria and the most common causes of financial corrections.
A proven track record
More than 350 projects for EU and other funding, helping clients secure more than EUR 400 million in grants.
Local and European
From Split and Zagreb we work with public bodies across Croatia, and the RSM network in 120 countries brings experience from other EU member states.
Frequently asked questions
The main source until the end of the period remains the Competitiveness and Cohesion Programme 2021-2027, alongside the Efficient Human Resources Programme, rural development and directly managed EU programmes such as CEF and LIFE. For each project, we assess which source best fits the investment and the readiness of the documentation.
Application windows are often short, while studies, technical documentation and permits take months. A pipeline of mature projects lets you apply as soon as a call opens, now and in the 2028-2034 period.
Yes. We take on some or all of the project administration and train your team to run projects alone.
