Employment training grants: advance payment increases from 25% to 80%

Key data

Employment training entities working with public grants had until now a very specific cash problem: they received only 25% of the awarded amount before starting, and the bulk of the money arrived months after executing and justifying the activity. The Order TES/679/2026 changes that fundamentally: from July 8, 2026, up to 80% of the grant can be advanced at the moment the entity communicates the start of training.

The change modifies article 12.2 of Order TMS/368/2019 and aligns the regulatory framework with what was already provided for in article 6.6 of the Law 30/2015 following its modification by Employment Law 3/2023.

What does this regulation establish?

Order TES/679/2026 modifies exclusively article 12.2 of Order TMS/368/2019. The change affects the schedule and percentages of advance payments in grants intended to finance the training offer of the competent administrations in employment training matters.

The following table shows the previous payment system versus the new one:

With the new system, the entity can request up to 80% of the total at the moment it communicates the start of the training activity. The payment procedure is simplified and the financial burden on entities is reduced very significantly.

The legal basis for the change is in article 6.6 of Law 30/2015, modified by Employment Law 3/2023, which already enabled this level of advance but whose regulatory development had not been updated until now.

Economic and operational impact

The most direct impact is the improvement of treasury for training entities. Until now, teaching a subsidized course required financing with own resources or bank credit between 75% and 100% of the cost for months, until receiving intermediate and final payments. That financial cost acted as a barrier to entry, especially for small or medium-sized entities.

With the 80% advance, the entity covers practically all operating costs from day one: teaching staff, materials, facilities and administrative management. This has two immediate practical consequences:

• Reduction of financial cost: the need for external financing (credit lines, bridge loans) to execute the program is eliminated or minimized.
• Greater participation capacity: entities that previously ruled out applying for calls due to lack of liquidity can now consider doing so.

From the perspective of the calling administrations, the stated objective of the regulation is to attract more accredited entities and prevent the financial burden from discouraging participation in public employability programs.

Who does it affect?

• Accredited training entities participating in grant calls for employment training managed by the competent administrations.
• Professional training centers and academies for employment that teach courses financed with public funds in the labor field.
• Trade unions and business organizations that manage subsidized training plans.
• Third sector entities and foundations with publicly financed employability programs.
• Financial managers (CFOs, administration directors) of any of the above entities managing the treasury of training projects.

Practical example

A training entity receives a grant of €100,000 to teach an employment training program over six months.

With the previous system (Order TMS/368/2019):

• Before start: €25,000 (25%)
• After activity start: €35,000 (35%)
• Up to 12 months after justification: €40,000 (40%)

During the first months, the entity had to finance with own resources or credit the difference between the €25,000 received and the actual costs of the program.

With the new system (Order TES/679/2026):

• At the moment of communicating the start: up to €80,000 (80%)
• Remaining balance: €20,000 upon completion and justification

The entity has €80,000 from day one, which covers practically all operating costs of the program without need for external financing. The savings in interest and reduction of liquidity risk are immediate.

What should companies do now?

1. Review active calls: check if the grants you participate in or will participate in are governed by the modified Order TMS/368/2019. The new regulation is applicable from July 8, 2026.
2. Update advance request models: the maximum percentage requested can be increased to 80%. Review forms and internal procedures to reflect the new limit.
3. Review the project treasury plan: if you had planned external financing (credit line, bridge loan) to cover the cash gap, assess whether it is still necessary with the new 80% advance.
4. Communicate the change to the financial and grants management team: those responsible for administration and project managers must know the new system to apply it correctly in upcoming calls.
5. Evaluate participation in new calls: if you previously ruled out applying due to lack of liquidity, the new 80% advance may change the financial viability analysis of the project.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14656