Strategic Plan for Educational Grants in the Canary Islands (2024-2026)

Overview

The Spanish Canary Islands government has approved an updated strategic plan for educational grants covering 2024-2026, reflecting multiple recent modifications based on proposals from various educational and sports director generals.

Key Adjustments

• Introduction of new funding lines focused on training dissemination using Recovery and Resilience Mechanism funds.
• Expansion of support for:
  • Scholarships
  • Transportation aids
  • Early childhood education
  • Special needs education
• Launch of a new direct subsidy aimed at promoting professional training tailored to the evolving labor market.

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Goals and Focus Areas

• Support a broad spectrum of educational needs:
  • Ensuring free meals for vulnerable students
  • Funding transportation
  • Early childhood schooling
  • Special education services
• Improve access to quality education and social support systems for:
  • Expats
  • Residents in disadvantaged situations or with specific educational needs
• Foster inclusive education and strengthen community involvement.

Community and Inclusion Initiatives

• Support for school associations and federations to encourage community participation.
• Demonstrate the region’s ongoing dedication to:
  • Building an equitable, high-quality education system
  • Adapting to societal changes
  • Boosting lifelong learning opportunities