Canary Islands Government Grants for Children and Families Projects

Overview

The Canary Islands government issued a provisional resolution on November 7, 2025, approving grants for projects supporting children and families across the region. This funding aims to address urgent social needs, especially since some projects operate during the year's final months, making swift action critical.

Budget

• Initial budget: about 918,872 euros
• Additional funds: 902,352 euros
• Total funds: over 1.8 million euros

Application Process

• Application deadline: July 23, 2025
• Applications submitted by eligible organizations
• Review process included a valuation committee
• Grants approved based on highest scores and fund availability
• Several applicants received partial funding or were placed on a reserve list due to limited budgets

Urgency and Expedited Procedure

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the process: because some projects are time-sensitive, the entire procedure has been expedited, reducing normal response times.

• Organizations have five days from official publication to:
  • Accept
  • Reject
  • Reformulate proposals
• Additional opportunities include presenting appeals or additional documents

Commitment and Goals

• The initiative highlights the government's commitment to:
  • Protecting minors
  • Strengthening family support
• Ensures that social projects can commence promptly during a critical period for vulnerable populations.