These grants, managed by the Department of Seniors and Intergenerational Relations, will allow seniors to recover up to 150 euros per person per trip. The allocation includes a maximum of 90 euros for inter-island travel and 60 euros for accommodation in Gran Canaria or Tenerife, if overnight stays are necessary.
The President of the Cabildo, Oswaldo Betancort, highlighted that the measure aims to equalize the conditions for seniors from Lanzarote and La Graciosa with residents of the capital islands, by covering additional costs. "With this budget, we provide an economic response to the reality of our seniors and help them continue traveling, discovering new places, and sharing experiences that also contribute to their well-being and an active life," he stated.
The Minister of Seniors and Intergenerational Relations, Nori Machín, explained that the subsidies are a reimbursement for expenses already paid. "We know that many of our seniors have to arrange flights or boat trips and even spend a night away from their island to join the Imserso trips. With these grants, we want to alleviate this added expense, especially for those with tighter pensions," she said.
Machín added that the reimbursement system will process applications in order of submission, until available funds are exhausted, and encouraged seniors to seek information and access these grants.
The subsidies are aimed at individuals over 65 years of age or pensioners aged 60, with effective residency and uninterrupted registration for at least one year in Lanzarote or La Graciosa. Eligible expenses relate to Imserso trips taken between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, departing from and returning to airports in Gran Canaria or Tenerife. They will cover plane or boat tickets between islands, including the connection to La Graciosa, and baggage costs, as well as accommodation if the departure flight is before 10:00 AM or the return flight arrives after 8:00 PM.
The deadline for submitting applications is 20 working days from the day after the publication of the call's abstract in the Official Gazette of the Province of Las Palmas. Applications can be submitted through the Electronic Headquarters of the Cabildo or in person at the Corporation's General Registry.
