# Croatia local school and sport financing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-local-school-and-sport-financing > Updated: 2026-07-30T14:34:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the Croatian government approved bank loans for several localities to upgrade school and sport facilities. Bjelovar‑Bilogora County received €4.5 million to expand and renovate school sport halls and improve energy efficiency in schools. The towns of Samobor and Popovača were granted €1.7 million and €941,175 respectively for primary‑school reconstruction and a sports‑recreation centre. A few days later, municipalities in Croatia and Montenegro announced direct cash assistance for students and families. Valpovo pledged a one‑time €40 grant to every primary‑school pupil for the 2026/27 year. Bar municipality in Montenegro allocated roughly €190,000 for social and child‑protection programmes, including €100 grants for school supplies, subsidies for sports‑club memberships, school‑meal costs and informal education. The shift shows a move from longer‑term infrastructure financing to short‑term cash support aimed at easing immediate education‑related expenses and promoting social inclusion. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Croatia and Montenegro municipalities allocate funds for school supplies and social support Valpovo (HR) will give each primary student €40 for school supplies, while Bar municipality (LU) allocates €190,000 in subsidies, including €15,000 for school‑supply grants and other child‑support programmes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-and-montenegro-municipalities-allocate-funds-for-school-supplies-and-social-support ### 2026-07-27: Bjelovar‑Bilogora County, Samobor and Popovača get government loans for school and sport projects Croatia approved loans for Bjelovar‑Bilogora County (€4.5 M, 2.25 %), Samobor (€1.7 M, 3.70 %) and Popovača (€941k, 3.35 %) to fund school sport facilities and energy upgrades. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-government-approves-multimillion-euro-loans-for-bjelovarbilogora-county-and-nearby-towns --- Cite as: Croatia local school and sport financing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-local-school-and-sport-financing