Canary Islands Launch €559,354 Grant Program for Occupational Risk Prevention

The Canary Islands government has launched a grant program for occupational risk prevention with a budget of €559,354.44.

Key Points

  • • New grant program launched by the Government of the Canary Islands for occupational risk prevention.
  • • Total budget of €559,354.44 with individual project funding between €10,000 and €50,000.
  • • Applications are open until September 4, 2025, and projects must be completed by October 31, 2025.
  • • Eligible activities include training, technical assistance, and compliance promotion for workplace safety.

The Government of the Canary Islands has initiated a new grant program aimed at enhancing occupational risk prevention activities, with a total budget of €559,354.44. This initiative is targeted at sectoral and intersectoral business organizations, trade unions, and self-employed worker associations within the region. Grants ranging from €10,000 to €50,000 will be awarded to eligible applicants to support various projects related to workplace safety and health.

Applications for the grants are open until September 4, 2025, and projects must be completed by October 31, 2025; however, applicants may request extensions until December 31, 2025. Funded activities include information dissemination, training programs, and technical assistance for businesses to promote compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations.

This program aims to foster a culture of prevention while providing essential advisory services to improve workplace safety. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications electronically through the Sede Electrónica of the Consejería de Turismo y Empleo, emphasizing the importance of this initiative in the ongoing efforts to enhance occupational health standards across the Canary Islands.