Domovina Birthright Program

More About the Program

A transformative cultural experience designed to connect the next generation with their Croatian roots.

More than just a tour of Croatia’s natural and cultural splendor, the Domovina Birthright Program allowed me to make personal connections with Croatians – at home and abroad"

K.G., Domovina Participant

These key areas highlight where we focus our efforts to build community, support growth, and drive meaningful connections.

Membership and Chapters

Prioritizing member experiences, emphasizing networking opportunities within chapters, and encouraging volunteering throughout the entire organization

Business and Entrepreneurship

Creating business and learning opportunities tied to Croatia and Croatians

Policy and Research

Advocating for the adoption or change of U.S.-Croatia policies relevant to members, such as double taxation

What we do

Itinerary

While the details of the itinerary are being finalized (and will be shared as soon as they are available), the program will begin in Dubrovnik on June 1st and end in Zagreb on June 13th. Other sites of interest will include cities (Dubrovnik, Split, Cavtat, Sinj, Zadar, Šibenik, NP Kornati, Knin, Gospić, Zagreb, Varaždin, Osijek, Vukovar), national parks, islands, castles, museums, and a myriad other places of historic and cultural significance.

What we do

Program Details

Please note that space is limited. Admissions are rolling, and applications will continue to be accepted until all spots are filled. To ensure your application stands out, make a compelling case and provide thoughtful, complete answers to all questions. This application is for the June 2025 program. The final day to apply is March 31, 2025, or earlier if spaces are filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to secure your place.

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A powerful look at how the Domovina Program reconnects young Croatian descendants with their homeland

"Across Oceans, to Our Roots"

This documentary follows the Domovina Birthright Program through a two-week cultural tour of Croatia. Created by Flora Lennihan, a participant in the 2025 cohort, in collaboration with Croatian Radio and Television, Across Oceans, to Our Roots premiered at ACAP’s 9th Annual Conference in Chicago in October 2025, aired on national television in Croatia, and is now available online.

Scholarships

Limited financial support is available. The application packet includes the scholarship information. If you would like to support our scholarship initiatives, you can do so by giving to ACAP Foundation. Donations to ACAP Foundation (501c3) are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

I really liked the opportunity to meet a successful professional so I could learn and hear a lot of from them, not to mention get advices and answers to all of my questions regarding their field."

– Laura O. - ZSEM Student

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