La Palma Public Water Infrastructure Aid Contest 2025

The Cabildo Insular of La Palma has announced a public contest to allocate financial aid for private water infrastructure projects in 2025.

Objectives and Focus

The initiative aims to support construction, repair, and improvement works such as:

• Water pipelines
• Reservoirs
• Measurement equipment
• Riverbed corrections
• Wastewater treatment

The aid system prioritizes projects focused on water efficiency, resource preservation, and flood protection.

Applicants and Funding

• Applicants include individuals, companies, and groups involved in water management activities.
• Project costs are capped at €120,000 per application.
• Funding covers up to 50% of project costs, with an increased coverage of 75% for irrigation infrastructure.
• Funding availability is estimated at €600,000 for 2026.

Application and Timeline

• The process includes detailed application requirements such as:
  • Technical plans
  • Permits
  • Declarations
• Deadline for applications is two months after the publication of the announcement.
• Approved projects must be completed by September 30, 2026.
• Beneficiaries must adhere to transparency and obligations including:
  • Publicity
  • Proper waste management

Goals and Community Impact

The aid aims to:

• Enhance water sustainability
• Improve infrastructure resilience

This initiative will directly benefit residents and the agricultural sector by fostering efficient water use and disaster mitigation.