Canary Islands Social Initiatives Funding Plan 2025

The Canary Islands government has approved a €3.49 million funding plan to support social initiatives targeting seniors and volunteers in 2025. This upcoming call aims to fund projects that promote active aging, social inclusion of older adults, and volunteer activities throughout the archipelago.

Priority Areas

• Programs to foster intergenerational contact
• Combat loneliness among the elderly
• Support for tutelary seniors

All initiatives are designed to improve quality of life and prevent dependency.

• Initiatives to promote volunteerism, including awareness campaigns, training, and activities that involve direct volunteer engagements.

Selection Process

• Emphasis on transparency with clear criteria:
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Geographic scope
  • Existing plans of equality
  • Previous project continuity
• Eligible entities include:
  • Local governments
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Foundations
  • Universities
• Requirements include registration and territorial presence.

Implementation and Compliance

• Justification of expenses is mandatory.
• Projects must include measures for:
  • Public visibility
  • Privacy and data protection compliance

Application Details

• Deadlines for submission are 15 working days after the official publication of the call.
• A streamlined evaluation process will expedite approvals.

Context and Urgency

The initiative is considered urgent to ensure that social support programs continue without interruption, especially given current social vulnerabilities.