Canary Islands Women's Social Participation Projects

Overview

The Canary Islands government has provisionally approved funding for 22 projects aimed at strengthening women’s social participation and supporting women’s associations across the archipelago.

This move highlights ongoing efforts to empower women at a community level in Spain’s most populous regions, particularly amid broader national initiatives to foster gender equality, social cohesion, and civic engagement.

Selection Process and Funding

• 28 projects requested over 565,000 euros.
• The government allocated a total of 230,000 euros from two dedicated budget lines.

Eligible Organizations and Initiatives

• Organizations, including the feminist association Mercedes Machado, are eligible.
• Initiatives include the #Igualdad project, which aims to further gender equality.

Procedures and Requirements

• All recipients must accept the grants within 10 days of notification.
• Funds will be disbursed in advance.
• Recent government adjustments exempt some entities from granting guarantees.
• Recipients are required to formalize their acceptance electronically.

"The provisional awards are a key step before final approval, ultimately aiming to boost local activism and community-based support networks for women across the Canary Islands."

Focus and Goals

• Promote the union of women’s groups.
• Encourage active involvement of women in social issues.
• Support community activism and support networks.

Transparency and Final Steps

• The project approval process emphasizes transparency and procedural compliance.
• Final approval will be granted after the provisional awards.

This initiative ultimately aims to create lasting change by ensuring women’s voices are heard in public life and fostering social cohesion through active community participation.