Canary Islands Government Grants for LGBTQ+ Projects 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has approved over €323,000 in grants to fund projects promoting LGBTQ+ diversity throughout 2025. Following a rigorous selection process, ten organizations received confirmed funding, with early disbursement of the full amounts.

The grants aim to:

Foster inclusion and support for the LGBTQ+ community
Promote equality in the region

Funding Process

The process involved multiple steps:

Application assessments by a specialized commission
Provisional approvals
Final definitive decisions

Notably, some applications were rejected due to:

Insufficient funding
Other disqualifications

Responsibilities of Approved Entities

The approved organizations are now tasked with:

Executing their projects within set timeframes, from early 2025 until October 2025
Adhering to strict rules to ensure:
- Transparency
- Proper use of funds
- Visibility of the government’s support

Objectives and Impact

This initiative reflects the Canary Islands’ commitment to:

Safeguarding minority rights
Creating an inclusive society

The funding supports local organizations in running:

Awareness campaigns
Support services
Educational programs

These efforts are crucial in:

Challenging discrimination
Fostering a more accepting environment for all residents, including expats and visitors interested in regional social policies.

"This initiative underscores our dedication to building an inclusive and equitable society," — Official Statement