Government awards up to €35,673.65 to 14 youth projects

The Regional Government has authorised 14 programme contracts to support projects by youth associations and informal youth groups under the Social Innovation and Transformation Programme (PRINT). The funding, awarded by the Regional Directorate for Youth, can total up to €35,673.65 and is intended for initiatives taking place in 2026 and 2027.

Fourteen organisations may each receive up to €2,550, split between €1,785 in 2026 and €765 in 2027. The exception is the Hub Saudar Informal Youth Group, whose maximum grant is €2,523.65: €1,766.56 in 2026 and €757.09 in 2027.

• Tuna D'Elas - University of Madeira Women's Tuna, for the project “Tuna Goes to School - Little Musicians, Big Dreams” - up to €2,550.
• Saxofonices Informal Youth Group, for “Saxophone Days - Training and Artistic Creation with the Saxophone Orchestra” - up to €2,550.
• Hub Saudar Informal Youth Group, for “SAUDAR 360: Digital Academy and Local Health Activation” - up to €2,523.65.
• ARTistas Informal Youth Group, for “The Emperor of Monte” - up to €2,550.
• Infinito - Art and Community Association, for “Maracujá Gathering & Market” - up to €2,550.
• EuroLabCriativo Informal Youth Group, for “Europe on Canvas: Young People - European Citizenship and the Arts” - up to €2,550.
• Mãos à Música Informal Youth Group, for “Mãos à Música” - up to €2,550.
• Madeiran Connected Youth Association, for “FinMadeira - Book” - up to €2,550.
• New Classic - Madeira Cultural Events Association, for “New Classic Ensemble - Creating and Recording an Original Album” - up to €2,550.
• NextUMa Informal Youth Group, for “Atlantic Impact - from UMa to the Autonomous Region of Madeira” - up to €2,550.
• Biosphere Biokeepers Informal Youth Group, for “Biosphere Biokeepers” - up to €2,550.
• Alternativas Jovens Socio-Cultural Association - ASCAJ, for “Herbs that Heal” - up to €2,550.
• University of Madeira Tuna, for “Between Notes and Dreams” - up to €2,550.
• Neblina - Film and Audiovisual Association, for “Cinema with Stories of Tradition” - up to €2,550.

The contracts take effect upon signature and remain in force until 31 December 2027. The resolution stipulates that the grants are to be processed in accordance with the regulations of the Regional Plan for Supporting Youth Associations.

The decision is set out in Regional Government Council Resolution No. 944/2026, approved on 1 October 2026.