Sinj and Trogir increase newborn subsidies as part of Croatian local family support

The city of Sinj in Croatia has become one of the municipalities with the highest per‑child cash grants, offering €1,328 for a first child, €1,990 for a second and €3,982 for a third, alongside additional measures such as partial preschool fees and student aid. The aim is to strengthen demographic stability by encouraging larger families.

In the coastal town of Trogir, a municipal scheme that subsidises medically assisted reproduction was introduced in March 2024. The programme covers 75 % of the cost of an IVF cycle, up to €1,500 per procedure and €3,000 per year, without requiring prior reimbursement from the national health insurance fund. Within two years the measure has resulted in six newborns, which the mayor highlighted as proof of the policy’s impact. Both cities’ initiatives form part of a broader trend of local Croatian authorities using financial incentives to support families and counter declining birth rates.