Grants up for grabs in Torrevieja

CHARITIES in Torrevieja can now apply for grants of up to €50,000 from the town hall to subsidise the cost of their activities in 2019.

A total fund of €412,647.50 has been made available for not-for-profit associations that work in the following areas: helping families that are ‘at risk’ or facing social exclusion; helping families with young children; helping women and promoting equal opportunities; helping differently abled people; helping people in dependent situations; and people with drug or other addictive disorders.

Councillor for NGOs Concha Sala noted that these organisations must be enrolled on the town hall municipal register of associations; with their headquarters, registered office or a branch based in Torrevieja; and must have been operating in the municipality for at least two years before the application deadline, which is August 7.

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Another fund, totalling €30,000, is available for associations that are integrated with the council’s Concejalía de Participación Ciudadana (public participation department).

They can receive up to €6,000 each towards the costs of activities they put on in 2019 and which helped to strengthen the fabric of society, develop public affairs and reflect the rich diversity of collectives in Torrevieja.

The closing date for applications is August 11.

Full details for both schemes are on the municipal website, www.torrevieja.es in the section ‘Ayudas y Subvenciones’. participation associations