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The Regional Government of Madeira has approved sports development program contracts with five regional clubs to support travel expenses for the 2025/2026 season.
The Regional Government Council of Madeira has authorized, through five separate resolutions, the signing of sports development program contracts (CPDD) aimed at supporting travel and daily allowance costs for sports agents. This support aims to mitigate the costs increased by insularity and ultra-periphery, enabling the participation of athletes and teams in regional and national competitions during the 2025/2026 sports season.
Financial support was granted to the following entities:
The contracts, approved by the Regional Secretary of Education, Science and Technology, are effective from the date of signing and remain in force until December 31, 2026, being financed by the Regional Directorate of Sports budget.
The Regional Government has authorised financial compensation of up to €15,740.55 for 15 owners of professional fishing boats powered by petrol. The grants relate to fishing activity and will be formalised through programme contracts.
Maximum retail fuel prices in the Autonomous Region of Madeira take effect at midnight on 3 October 2026. Unleaded 95 petrol will cost €2.021 per litre and road diesel €2.120.
Young farmers can now meet certain eligibility criteria based on the 48 months before applying, instead of the previously stipulated 24 months. The change aims to include applicants who began the establishment process earlier.