Collaboration Agreement Between Canary Employment Service and FUNCATRA for Managing Grants to Support Work-Life Balance and First-Time Hiring of Older Workers
Published: July 24, 2026|economy-and-business|Gobierno de Canarias
Canary Islands' Government Announces New Partnership
Partnership Overview
The Canary Islands' Government has officially announced a new partnership between the Canary Employment Service (SCE) and the Fundación Canaria para el Fomento del Trabajo (FUNCATRA). This collaboration aims to:
- Streamline the distribution and management of government grants
- Help self-employed workers balance family and work responsibilities
- Facilitate the first employment contract for workers aged 52 and over
Grants and Support Areas
The grants cover various areas, including:
- Hiring substitutes during maternity or paternity leave
- Promoting indefinite contracts for self-employed workers to ease their work-life balance
- Funding childcare, elder care, or dependency support services
- Supporting autonomous workers over 52 who seek to hire their first employee
"The agreement also supports autonomous workers over 52 who seek to hire their first employee, reinforcing efforts to include older workers in the labor market."
Responsibilities and Duration
FUNCATRA will handle:
- Application processing
- Technical management
- Distribution of funds
Oversight will be provided by the SCE.
The partnership has a set duration until July 31, 2027, with possibilities for extension.
Benefits and Impact
This agreement aims to:
- Enhance transparency and efficiency
- Improve public service in managing employment support programs
- Provide more accessible support and tools for residents, especially self-employed individuals and older workers
- Foster greater workforce inclusion amid ongoing economic challenges