Canary Islands Cultural Funding Initiative

Overview

The Canary Islands government has approved a €1.6 million fund to support cultural projects in 2026, focusing on small and medium-sized initiatives across arts, literature, and comics. The grants aim to:

• Boost local cultural industries
• Create jobs
• Promote social cohesion

These projects are planned between late 2025 and mid-2026.

Eligible Applicants

Applicants include:

• Companies
• Self-employed professionals
• Nonprofit organizations

Located in the Canary Islands that develop cultural activities in sectors such as:

• Performing arts
• Music
• Literature
• Comics

Project Criteria

• Projects must have a budget under €100,000
• Must take place within the islands
• Meet particular quality criteria to qualify

Funding Details

• Distributed through a competitive process
• Cap of €25,000 per project
• Covers up to 80% of eligible costs

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically
• Submission deadline: within 15 working days of the announcement
• Evaluation criteria include:
  • Originality
  • Social impact
  • Feasibility

Strategic Goals

This initiative aligns with broader strategies to embed culture within sustainable development goals for the region, promoting:

• Diversity
• Social inclusion
• Local economy revitalization

The grants will support a variety of cultural activities, including:

• Theater festivals
• Literary readings

It aims to reinforce Tenerife and Gran Canaria’s roles as vibrant cultural hubs.

Transparency & Accountability

The government emphasizes transparency, requiring recipients to publicly acknowledge public funding and adhere to strict reporting and accountability standards.