Canary Islands' Travel Subsidies Distribution for Athletes and Sports Organizations (Q3 2025)

Overview

The Canary Islands' Department of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity, and Sports has finalized the distribution of over 683,000 euros in travel subsidies for athletes and sports organizations during the third period of 2025 (May to August).

Application Review and Funding Allocation

• A total of 447 applications were reviewed.
• Authorities approved nearly all applications.
• A total of 788,521 euros was allocated specifically for the third period.

Reasons for Rejection

Several applications were rejected due to reasons such as:

• Incomplete documentation
• Trips originating outside the Canary Islands
• Activities not officially recognized by federations

Notable Debates and Issues

The bulletin highlights ongoing debates around:

• The recognition of international bodyboarding competitions,
• Especially those not organized by the International Surfing Association,
• Which impacts local athletes' eligibility for support.

Regulatory Compliance and Transparency

The department emphasized the importance of:

• Strict adherence to regulations,
• Updating the list of eligible activities and applicants,
• To ensure fair distribution of funds.

Conclusion

Ultimately, these measures aim to support the region’s active sports community while maintaining transparency and legal compliance.

"The department emphasized strict adherence to regulations and updated the list of eligible activities and applicants to ensure fair distribution of funds," the bulletin states.