Canary Islands Youth Employment Grants Announcement

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the provisional approval of grants aimed at boosting youth employment through practical training positions. The funding, part of the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+), will support 28 projects with a total of €1,635,606.36, out of a €2 million budget, prioritizing initiatives that meet certain scoring criteria.

Application Process and Compliance

• Applicants had a 10-day window to correct documentation or contest decisions.
• All six entities required to submit additional documents complied correctly.
• Several other applicants had their grants denied due to:
  • Incomplete or non-compliant applications
  • Exceeding contract limits
  • Missing required project details

Next Steps

• Approved entities must formally:
  • Accept their grants
  • Sign employment contracts with young job seekers
  • Register in the official financial system
• They have ten days post-publication to confirm participation.
• If any recipient declines or fails to meet requirements, the government may reallocate funds to other eligible projects, prioritizing those with the next highest scores.

Additional Context

This initiative underscores the ongoing efforts in the Canary Islands to combat youth unemployment and foster social and public projects benefiting local communities.

"The next steps involve the approved entities formally accepting their grants, signing employment contracts with young job seekers, and registering in the official financial system."