Regional Government awards financial support to three social associations

The Regional Government Council of Madeira approved, at its meeting on July 15, the granting of financial support to three private social solidarity institutions (IPSS) through the signing of programme-contracts. The support is intended to co-finance specific projects or the general operation of the associations during the year 2026.

The resolutions, published in the Official Journal of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, authorise the Regional Directorate for Citizenship and Social Affairs to sign the agreements and proceed with the payment of the contributions, which will be made in a single instalment by December 31, 2026.

The support was awarded under the Regulation for the Allocation of Financial Support to Social Economy Entities and the Region's Budget for 2026. The beneficiary entities and their respective amounts are as follows:

• ASA - Association for the Development of the Parish of Santo António receives two distinct grants: 150,000 euros for the "Housing Enhancement" project (Regional Government Council Resolution No. 703/2026) and 108,880 euros for the "C@pacitar" project (Regional Government Council Resolution No. 704/2026).
• Opus Gay - Obra Gay Association (also known as Opus Diversidades or Opus Gay Madeira) receives a grant of 17,000 euros for its operation and activity development in 2026 (Regional Government Council Resolution No. 705/2026).
• Associação Centro Luís de Camões receives a grant of 12,000 euros intended for the Social Support Service (SAS) - Temporary Support Service (Regional Government Council Resolution No. 706/2026).

The total investment in these four measures amounts to 287,880 euros, strengthening the partnership between the Regional Government and social economy institutions in pursuing public interest objectives in the areas of social inclusion, family support, and poverty reduction.