Canary Islands Government Approves Second Update to Strategic Grant Plan (PES) 2024-2026

Overview

The Canary Islands government has approved a second update to its Strategic Grant Plan (PES) for 2024-2026, focusing on enhancing and expanding funding lines across various cultural, scientific, and academic sectors.

This revision responds to:

• New legislative requirements
• Budget adjustments

Funding increases include:

• University aid programs
• Cultural festivals
• Heritage restoration projects

Key Highlights

Funding for Specific Initiatives

• Campus África:
  • A direct grant of 100,000 euros annually
  • Aimed at fostering African university collaborations
• Aid budgets for master's students:
  • Increased to a total of 2 million euros per year
• Support for cultural activities:
  • Jazz festivals
  • Art fairs
  • Religious processions related to Virgen de Los Reyes and Las Nieves

Research and Innovation

• New predoctoral grants for institutions such as:
  • ULL (University of La Laguna)
  • ULPGC (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
  • CSIC (Spanish National Research Council)
• Increased funds for:
  • Infrastructure projects
  • Talent retention programs

Objectives

The updates aim to strengthen the region’s academic, cultural, and technological capacity, ultimately fostering local development and international visibility.

The modifications emphasize:

• Aligning grant programs with the latest legislative and budgetary frameworks
• Ensuring transparency and adaptability

Conclusion

The agreement highlights the government’s commitment to:

• Supporting regional growth
• Preserving heritage

Benefits include:

• Improved resources for residents
• Enhanced opportunities for visitors