Canary Islands Government Approves Update to Grant Payment Rules

Overview

On December 23, 2025, the Canary Islands government officially approved a significant update to the rules governing early payments of grants, monetary contributions, and management commissions. These adjustments aim to streamline how public sector entities distribute funds to beneficiaries, especially for ecological and agricultural projects in the region.

Key Changes

• The mandatory requirement for entities acting as collaborators to distribute approved funds to final beneficiaries within the same fiscal year has been relaxed.
• For certain conservation and environmental commitments linked to the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the government now allows these entities to receive advance payments without immediately passing the money on.

Rationale

This move is driven by practical challenges, such as:

• Budget limitations
• The need to allocate funds efficiently in the final months of the fiscal year

Procedures and Oversight

The update also clarifies procedures for validating these payments, including:

• The use of action plans
• Certifications to monitor fund management

Impact