Agenda 2030 Grants for Municipalities 2026: FEMP Manages the Subsidies

Key data

If your local entity has projects linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Agenda 2030, the 2026 grants call maintains the same channel as in recent years: the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) acts as a collaborating entity and is the entry point for all applications.

The Resolution of June 25, 2026, from the General Directorate of Agenda 2030, publishes the agreement that formalizes this arrangement for fiscal year 2026. This is not a radical novelty: this model has been operating since 2022 and is extended annually. But knowing exactly who does what—and how to correctly process the application—is key to not losing the grant due to a procedural error.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement distributes responsibilities between FEMP and the General Directorate of Agenda 2030 as follows:

The regulatory basis governing this call is Order DSA/632/2022. Interested local entities must process their applications through the digital application established by the call, whose specific conditions will be published in the call itself.

This agreement is a direct continuation of those signed since 2022 and extended annually, so entities that already participated in previous editions will recognize the procedure.

Economic and operational impact

The impact for local entities is primarily a financing opportunity for projects implementing Agenda 2030 and the SDGs. The most relevant operational aspects are:

• Single processing channel: all procedures go through FEMP, not the Ministry directly. Contacting the wrong body can delay or invalidate the application.
• Mandatory digital application: the call will establish a specific platform for submitting applications. Alternative channels are not accepted.
• Technical-economic monitoring by FEMP: the collaborating entity will oversee both the technical execution of the project and the economic justification of expenses.
• Final resolution in the hands of the Ministry: although FEMP manages and evaluates, the General Directorate of Agenda 2030 retains the authority to make final decisions.

From an operational perspective, local entities must prepare in advance the technical and economic documentation that proves their actions contribute to the SDGs, as FEMP will conduct an evaluation before submitting the proposal to the Ministry.

Who does it affect?

This regulation directly affects all local entities that want to request grants to promote Agenda 2030 in their territory:

• Municipalities of any size that develop actions linked to the SDGs.
• Provincial councils that finance or coordinate Agenda 2030 projects in their territories.
• Island councils (Canary Islands and Balearic Islands).
• Island assemblies (Balearic Islands).

It also indirectly affects municipal technicians, cooperation officers, SDG coordinators and external advisors who assist these entities in preparing and justifying applications.

Practical example

A medium-sized municipality wants to request a grant to finance a local Agenda 2030 plan that includes sustainable mobility and waste reduction actions (SDG 11 and SDG 12).

Step by step according to the 2026 agreement:

1. The municipality does not contact the Ministry directly: the entry point is FEMP.
2. It accesses the digital application established by the 2026 call to submit its application.
3. FEMP receives the file, evaluates it technically and economically, and monitors it during execution.
4. If the project is approved, FEMP will also verify the final justification of expenses.
5. The General Directorate of Agenda 2030 issues the final resolution granting or denying the application.

This same procedure applies to provincial councils, island councils and island assemblies. The key is that FEMP is the entry point, and any management outside that channel can compromise the application.

What should local entities do now?

1. Identify if your entity has eligible projects: review whether you have ongoing or planned actions linked to the SDGs and Agenda 2030 that could fit the 2026 call.
2. Direct all procedures to FEMP: do not process anything directly with the General Directorate of Agenda 2030 or the Ministry. FEMP is the collaborating entity and the only valid channel for this call.
3. Consult the 2026 call to learn about the digital application: application submission will be done through the platform established by the call. Identify that tool in advance to avoid missing deadlines.
4. Prepare technical and economic documentation: FEMP will evaluate applications before submitting them to the Ministry. Document in detail how your project contributes to the SDGs and what the planned budget is.
5. Review Order DSA/632/2022: it is the regulatory basis for this call. Ensure that your project complies with the requirements established in it.
6. Plan justification from the start: FEMP also verifies economic justifications at the end. Design the project with expense traceability from day one.

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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-2026-14639