Government supports 20 sports associations with over 640 thousand euros for travel

The Regional Directorate of Sport (DRD) signed a set of 20 sports development program contracts (CPDD) with regional associations of various sports. The objective is to financially co-participate in the costs of travel for sports agents (athletes, coaches, officials, referees) to participate in regional and national competitions, mitigating the difficulties arising from insularity and territorial discontinuity.

The contracts, approved by the Regional Secretary for Education, Science and Technology, Elsa Maria dos Santos Fernandes, between May and May 2026, were published in the Official Journal and are valid until December 31, 2026. The support is part of the Regional Sports Support Plan for the 2025/2026 sports season.

The associations and the maximum amounts of financial co-participation awarded are as follows:

• Madeira Football Association via Contract no. 262/2026 (CPDD no. 121/2026): €163,454.40
• AARAM - Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira via Contract no. 258/2026 (CPDD no. 117/2026): €67,695.50
• Madeira Swimming Association via Contract no. 274/2026 (CPDD no. 133/2026): €55,114.00
• Madeira Basketball Association via Contract no. 259/2026 (CPDD no. 118/2026): €55,751.44
• Madeira Handball Association via Contract no. 270/2026 (CPDD no. 129/2026): €47,504.00
• AGIM - Madeira Gymnastics Association via Contract no. 263/2026 (CPDD no. 122/2026): €47,866.00
• Orienteering Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira via Contract no. 266/2026 (CPDD no. 125/2026): €50,285.64
• A.C.M. - Madeira Cycling Association via Contract no. 256/2026 (CPDD no. 115/2026): €27,087.00
• Badminton Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira via Contract no. 271/2026 (CPDD no. 130/2026): €20,141.00
• AERAM - Fencing Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira via Contract no. 261/2026 (CPDD no. 120/2026): €17,514.00
• A.R.T.M. - Madeira Regional Triathlon Association via Contract no. 269/2026 (CPDD no. 128/2026): €14,438.00
• A.S.R.A.M. - Surf Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira via Contract no. 257/2026 (CPDD no. 116/2026): €13,831.00
• ADCMAD - Madeira Combat Sports Association via Contract no. 260/2026 (CPDD no. 119/2026): €11,940.00
• APMAD - Madeira Padel Association via Contract no. 268/2026 (CPDD no. 127/2026): €11,115.60
• Judo Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira via Contract no. 273/2026 (CPDD no. 132/2026): €9,313.00
• Madeira Bridge Association via Contract no. 272/2026 (CPDD no. 131/2026): €8,958.00
• AMAK - Madeira Automobile and Karting Association via Contract no. 264/2026 (CPDD no. 123/2026): €8,938.00
• Madeira Motorcycling Association via Contract no. 265/2026 (CPDD no. 124/2026): €4,956.00
• APM - Madeira Pétanque Association via Contract no. 267/2026 (CPDD no. 126/2026): €3,579.00
• Vermelhimponente - Sports Association via Contract no. 255/2026 (CPDD no. 114/2026): €4,395.12

The financial support aims not only to guarantee the participation of Madeiran athletes and teams but also to promote the Autonomous Region of Madeira through sport. The contracts establish obligations for both parties, including accountability and the rigorous application of public resources.