🌴 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Government of the Canary Islands Promotes Cultural Heritage and Identity Projects with €100,000 Funding

Published: June 18, 2025|culture-and-arts|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Cultural Projects Fund

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a €100,000 fund aimed at supporting cultural projects that highlight the region's rich heritage and identity. The initiative emphasizes promoting both material and intangible cultural assets, such as traditions, art, and history, while fostering community involvement and sustainable approaches.

Eligible Applicants

  • Cultural organizations
  • Independent professionals based in the Canary Islands

Applicants must have prior experience managing cultural heritage projects.

Project Scope

Projects must be conducted within the Canary Islands and can include:

  • Workshops
  • Exhibitions
  • Research
  • Publications
  • Interpretive routes

Maximum budget for projects: €100,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Experience and legal compliance
  • Successful execution of at least five similar projects in the past three years

Priority will be given to initiatives that:

  • Promote innovation
  • Involve local communities

Application Process

  • Applications are submitted electronically
  • Submission window: 15 days following the official announcement

A specialized evaluation committee will assess proposals based on:

  • Cultural value
  • Feasibility
  • Impact

Funding details:

Funding covers up to 80% of eligible costs, capped at €15,000 per project.

Goals and Objectives

The government aims to:

  • Reinforce regional identity
  • Boost the local economy
  • Advance cultural sustainability

This initiative aligns with:

  • Regional development goals
  • European regulations on state aid