Human Resources Ministry state secretary Katalin Novák announced on Monday that municipalities with 3,000-20,000 residents can apply for funding for two years, starting from March 6.

The winning communities may receive grants of Ft 50-200 million through the Esély Otthon (“Chance at Home”) scheme.

The funds are to help those aged 18-35 to find opportunities in smaller communities to find work, build homes and raise families.

Rural municipalities may use the funds to make themselves attractive to young people.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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