This final paper's theme is the Contribution of funds and EU programs to the Croatian economy. Croatia became a full member of EU resources by joining in 2013. Those resources are used to improve the Croatian economy, encourage growth and development, and develop new opportunities for progress. It is important to explain how the funds and programs work, and how much money from the European Union budget is intended for use. In the financial period through years 2014- 2020, for the Republic of Croatia was intended 10.676 billion euros through the European Structural and Investment Funds. Compared to other members of the European Union, Croatia was at the bottom, but as the time is passing by, the number of utilization of funds is growing, which is evident in the implementation of projects. The adopted Multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2021-2027 amounts to 1.074 billion euros, which indicates a multitude of new projects and the realization of sustainable development. The population needs to be educated about financing opportunities, and motivated and trained about the implementation of projects. That way they can daily contribute to the improvement of the Croatian economy and better appearance of Croatia as one of the EU members.