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The Regional Youth Directorate will sign program contracts to finance fourteen social innovation projects submitted by youth associations and informal youth groups.
The Regional Government has authorized the signing of fourteen program contracts to financially support projects by youth associations and informal youth groups, under the Program for Innovation and Social Transformation (PRINT). The total maximum approved support is 38,765.00 euros, to be distributed between 2026 and 2027.
The authorization was granted through Resolution of the Regional Government Council No. 909/2026, which aims to foster active citizenship and the youth association movement in the Region. The projects cover areas such as ecology, health, sports, culture, and social inclusion.
The beneficiaries and their respective maximum co-funding amounts are as follows:
The program contracts are effective until December 31, 2027, and the expenses are provided for in the budget of the Regional Youth Directorate.
The Regional Youth Directorate has approved and published the statutes of the new youth association 'Ritmo do Cuidar - ARC', which aims to promote culture, music, dance, and social inclusion.
The Regional Government has authorized the distribution of multi-annual funds for a financial cooperation program contract between IHM and the Reinventa Association, aimed at social inclusion projects.
The Regional Government Council approved resolutions to publicly praise six Madeiran athletes and their respective clubs and associations for the excellent results obtained in European and international competitions.