Canary Islands Government Approves 2026 Budget for Beekeeping Support

Budget and Funding Details

• Total Budget: €85,000 for 2026
• Purpose: Funding a new round of grants to improve honey production and sales
• Source: Regional budgets, contingent on available credit
• Context: Part of Spain's broader strategy to support agriculture under EU laws

Focus of the Initiative

• Based on a 2022 national decree
• Aims to aid beekeepers through:
  • Technical advice
  • Capacity building
  • Health interventions
  • Insurance coverage
• Promotes:
  • Best practices related to hive health
  • Combating diseases such as varroosis
  • Eco-friendly treatments

Application and Eligibility

• Applicants: Individual beekeepers and associations
• Requirements: Must meet specific criteria
• Application Process: Submit electronic applications within one month of the opening date, January 13, 2026
• Priorities:
  • Large-scale operations
  • Beekeepers belonging to associations in non-capital islands
• Assessment: Use of a points system for further evaluation

Monitoring, Compliance, and Legal Conditions

• Beneficiaries are legally obligated to:
  • Justify how they use the funds
  • Promote the program publicly
• Reimbursements: May be demanded if conditions are not met
• Legal deadlines and sanctions are explicitly laid out for claims and compliance

Regional Goals

• Signals ongoing efforts to:
  • Boost rural livelihoods
  • Safeguard bee populations
  • Enhance sustainable agriculture within the Canary Islands framework