Canary Islands Government Announces New Call for Applications for 'Bono Infantil' Program

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a new call for applications to select entities that will help manage funding for the 'Bono infantil' program, which promotes early childhood education in municipal and private centers.

This initiative follows a previous process that successfully awarded cooperation agreements, with many stakeholders urging to expand the number of participating schools and centers.

Legal Requirements

• Only authorized municipal and private early childhood education centers meeting current requirements can become collaboration entities.
• The process is open to various organizations, including:
  • Municipal schools
  • Private centers
• Organizations must adhere to:
  • Transparency
  • Data protection
  • Legal standards

Application Process

• Applicants have ten working days from the official publication to submit their documentation electronically.
• The process includes:
  • Verification of compliance
  • Possible requests for correction

Responsibilities of Selected Entities

• Signing cooperation agreements detailing their duties.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Managing funds responsibly
  • Communicating with families
  • Maintaining records for at least four years

Objectives and Emphasis

• Aim to increase the number of trained collaborators, allowing more children to benefit from affordable early education.
• Emphasizes:
  • Data privacy
  • Proper oversight
• Positions these entities as key partners in expanding early childhood support across the region.