This significant financial allocation seeks to strengthen the island's associative fabric in key areas such as social action, environmental conservation, civil protection, sports, and commercial revitalization. The island president, Casimiro Curbelo, highlighted the strategic importance of these organizations as fundamental pillars for social cohesion and the development of La Gomera.
“"For the Cabildo, the activity of collectives and entities constitutes an indispensable participation tool that allows local demands to be channeled and public will to be transformed into direct impact actions."
In line with this commitment, the Cabildo reaffirmed its intention to continue promoting collaboration mechanisms and funding frameworks that ensure the sustainability and growth of these entities. It was emphasized that supporting associations represents a direct investment in the Gomera identity and guarantees that the island's progress is managed under principles of solidarity and proximity.
For the 2026 fiscal year, a framework has been designed to intensify support, raising the number of nominated subsidies to a total of 72 entities, with an initial allocation of 3.7 million euros. This plan includes an additional extraordinary investment of 937,000 euros to reinforce collaboration with 8 strategic entities, which will receive an extra injection of 283,000 euros, and the incorporation of 11 new associations, to which 654,000 euros will be allocated.
Regarding the competitive bidding line, the island institution has set aside a global investment of 345,000 euros for sports, educational, and cultural projects. This call has generated high interest, registering 61 applications that are currently in the administrative processing phase.
As a balance from the previous year, in 2025, the Cabildo invested 3.7 million euros in strengthening La Gomera's associative fabric, benefiting a hundred entities distributed throughout the island's geography. Of these resources, 3.2 million euros were channeled through 52 nominated subsidies, ensuring the economic stability of organizations providing structural or strategic services. Additionally, 255,000 euros were granted through competitive bidding, supporting 48 entities with specific projects.
