Canary Islands Social Initiatives Funding Call 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a funding call worth 3.485 million euros for 2025 to support social initiatives and volunteer programs.

Eligible Participants

• Local authorities
• Non-profit organizations
• Public institutions
• Entities involved in social work

Funding Details

• Grants will fund projects aimed at helping older adults and promoting volunteerism.
• Individual grants are capped at 60,000 euros for senior initiatives.
• Grants for volunteering efforts are capped at 18,000 euros.

Application Process

• Applicants must submit detailed project plans and budgets.
• The deadline for submission is within 15 working days from the publication date.
• The publication date was May 22, 2025.

Objectives and Impact

"This initiative comes as part of broader efforts to strengthen social care and community engagement across the islands."

• The initiative aims to directly impact residents by encouraging support networks and volunteer activities.
• The comprehensive funding seeks to boost local social services and foster stronger community participation, especially for vulnerable groups.
• The process has been streamlined to facilitate participation, emphasizing transparency and eligibility checks.

Focus

• The government's focus is on promoting social cohesion and support for civil society across the Canary Islands.