Three Madeiran cultural entities will receive financial support to compensate for VAT incurred on expenses for instruments, uniforms, and consumable materials in 2025.
The Regional Government has approved the allocation of financial support to three entities under the program to support philharmonic bands, tunas, folk groups, and traditional music groups. The support, which corresponds to the amount of VAT paid by the entities in 2025 on goods and services essential to their activities, was formalized through program contracts.
The beneficiaries and their respective amounts are as follows:
The support, in the form of a non-repayable subsidy, is intended to compensate for VAT incurred on the purchase, conservation, maintenance, and repair of musical instruments and uniforms, as well as the acquisition of repertoire and consumable materials (such as picks, strings, or oil). The contracts are effective until December 31, 2026.
The Government has approved a supplementary financial aid of up to 400 euros per embroiderer, with a total maximum amount of 240,000 euros, to cover the purchase of work materials and equipment.
The Regional Government has approved two cultural funding agreements: a commemorative exhibition marking 350 years of the Camacha parish and the NOMADIS Dance project, each with a maximum contribution of 5,000 euros.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeiran athletes and the sports organisations they represent, following outstanding results in badminton, canoeing and figure skating competitions.