Canary Islands Water Relief Fund Announcement

The Canary Islands government has announced an €8 million fund aimed at reducing water-related expenses for farmers.

Purpose of the Fund

• To ease the financial burden caused by rising water costs amid ongoing water scarcity issues.
• Targeted at those involved in extracting water from wells, galleries, seawater desalination, or utilizing recycled water for irrigation.

Eligible Recipients

• Public and private entities
• Local councils
• Water communities
• Individual producers of irrigation water

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet specific requirements outlined in the regulations approved earlier this year.

Funding Details

• The funding comes from regional budgets.
• It offers a crucial boost to agricultural resilience and sustainability in the islands.

Application Timeline

• Farmers and water suppliers can apply within a month from the publication date.
• The publication date was May 20, 2025.

Impact of the Support

• Will help ensure stable water supplies for agriculture.
• Supports local food production and economic stability in the Canary Islands.