Canary Islands Government Sports Travel Subsidies - Second Quarter 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has approved over €558,534 in subsidies for sports-related travel during the second quarter of 2025, covering trips from January to April. The total allocated for this period is approximately €649,077, with the remaining funds being transferred from earlier allocations to ensure maximum use of the budget.

Application Review Process

• Nearly 380 applications were reviewed.
• Many requests were initially excluded due to:
  • Technical issues
  • Lack of official recognition
• Several clubs and athletes contested exclusions successfully by:
  • Providing additional documentation
  • Demonstrating participation in recognized competitions
  • Clarifying logistical details

Key Cases and Decisions

• Corrections for dates of competitions
• Confirmation of official calendars

These allowed some requests to be included in the final approved list.

• Requests for activities outside official federation calendars
• Requests lacking proper documentation

were rejected.

Objectives and Criteria

• Support grassroots and competitive sports
• Ensure fair access for federated clubs and athletes across the islands

The official resolution authorizes payments to candidates who meet all criteria. Advances and leftovers from the second period are:

• Carried over to future allocations.

Emphasis on Transparency and Regulation

"The move underscores the government's commitment to fostering sports development and ensuring financial assistance reaches eligible groups in accordance with regulation standards."

• Justification of expenses is required from beneficiaries.

Conclusion

This decision reflects a commitment to transparent and fair distribution of funds, supporting sports development at various levels across the Canary Islands.