Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 30, 2026, from the General Secretariat of Territorial Coordination |
|---|---|
| Publication | August 4, 2026 |
| Entry into force | August 4, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Provincial councils, single-province autonomous communities and municipalities in areas affected by forest fires between June 23 and August 25, 2025 |
| Category | Grants and Subsidies |
| Total amount allocated | €3,745,154.38 |
| Coverage | 50% of the eligible cost of each project |
| Key deadline | 3 months from publication to submit the works adjudication certificate |
| Appeal | National Court, 2-month deadline from publication |
The provincial councils and single-province autonomous communities affected by forest fires in summer 2025 already have their grants allocated. The Resolution of July 30, 2026 from the General Secretariat of Territorial Coordination formalizes the distribution of €3,745,154.38 to repair municipal infrastructure and provincial and island road networks damaged between June 23 and August 25, 2025.
This resolution implements the Agreement of the Council of Ministers of August 26, 2025, by which the territory damaged by those fires was declared «Area seriously affected by a Civil Protection Emergency». The clock is already running: the deadline to avoid losing payment expires in November 2026.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution allocates direct grants to finance the repair of two types of infrastructure damaged by forest fires in summer 2025:
- Municipal infrastructure: assets and facilities owned by municipalities affected by the fires.
- Provincial and island road network: roads and routes under provincial or island jurisdiction deteriorated during the same period.
The financing model covers 50% of the eligible cost of each project, which means that the beneficiary entity must assume or seek financing for the other 50%. The total amount available is €3,745,154.38, already distributed among the beneficiary entities through this resolution.
| Community / Territory | Type of beneficiary entity |
|---|---|
| Aragón | Provincial councils / Single-province Autonomous Community |
| Asturias | Single-province Autonomous Community |
| Castilla-La Mancha | Provincial councils |
| Castilla y León | Provincial councils |
The resolution exhausts the administrative procedure, which means there is no appeal to any higher body. If any entity disagrees with the allocation, it must go directly to the National Court within two months from publication (that is, before October 4, 2026).
Economic and operational impact
The amount of €3,745,154.38 is distributed among the beneficiary entities of the four affected autonomous communities. By covering only 50% of the eligible cost, each provincial council or single-province community will have to finance the other half with its own resources, other public funds or borrowing.
The most critical operational impact is the three-month deadline: from August 4, 2026, beneficiary entities have until approximately November 4, 2026 to submit the works adjudication certificate. If they do not do so within that deadline, they lose the right to payment of the allocated grant. This forces provincial councils to tender, award and certify works in a very tight period.
From a management perspective, entities must:
- Identify and assess eligible repair projects.
- Initiate public procurement procedures urgently.
- Award the works and obtain the corresponding certificate before the deadline expires.
- Submit that certificate to the General Secretariat of Territorial Coordination within the legal deadline.
Who does it affect?
- Provincial councils of the affected provinces in Aragón, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León whose territories suffered fires between June 23 and August 25, 2025.
- Single-province autonomous communities of Aragón and Asturias, which assume provincial powers in their territories.
- Municipalities of the affected areas, to the extent that provincial councils manage repair projects for municipal infrastructure on their behalf or with their participation.
- Construction and civil works companies that bid for repair contracts tendered by beneficiary entities in the coming months.
- Managers and technicians in the infrastructure and procurement areas of beneficiary entities, who must execute the procedures on time.
Practical example
Suppose a provincial council in Castilla y León has been allocated €400,000 from this grant to repair a provincial road network damaged by fires. The total cost of the repair project would be €800,000 (since the grant covers 50%). The provincial council must finance the remaining €400,000 with its own funds or other sources.
To avoid losing the €400,000 grant, the provincial council must:
- Draft the technical project and conditions specifications immediately.
- Publish the tender and process the competition.
- Award the works contract before November 4, 2026.
- Submit the adjudication certificate to the General Secretariat of Territorial Coordination before that date.
If the provincial council does not complete the adjudication and submission of the certificate within that deadline, it loses entirely the right to payment of the €400,000 allocated.
What should beneficiary entities do now?
- Verify if your entity is listed as a beneficiary in the resolution published on August 4, 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-16992).
- Identify eligible projects: municipal infrastructure and provincial road networks damaged between June 23 and August 25, 2025.
- Immediately initiate public procurement procedures: the three-month deadline is very tight for tendering, awarding and certifying.
- Award the works and obtain the adjudication certificate before November 4, 2026.
- Submit the adjudication certificate to the General Secretariat of Territorial Coordination within the three-month deadline. Failure to comply means loss of the right to payment.
- If you disagree with the allocation, file an administrative contentious appeal with the National Court before October 4, 2026 (two months from publication).
Frequently asked questions
How much money is available in these grants for 2025 fires?
The total amount allocated is €3,745,154.38, distributed among the provincial councils and single-province autonomous communities of Aragón, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León affected by forest fires between June 23 and August 25, 2025.
What percentage of the cost of works does the grant cover?
The grant covers 50% of the eligible cost of each project. The beneficiary entity must finance the remaining 50% with its own resources or other sources of financing.
What is the deadline to avoid losing the grant payment?
Beneficiary entities have three months from publication of the resolution (published on August 4, 2026) to submit the works adjudication certificate to the General Secretariat of Territorial Coordination. The deadline is approximately November 4, 2026. If this deadline is not met, the right to payment is lost.
What entities can benefit from these grants for 2025 forest fires?
The beneficiaries are the provincial councils and the single-province autonomous communities of the territories declared «Area seriously affected by a Civil Protection Emergency» by the Council of Ministers on August 26, 2025. Specifically, those of Aragón, Asturias, Castilla-La Mancha and Castilla y León, among others mentioned in the resolution.
Can the grant allocation be appealed if you disagree?
Yes. The resolution exhausts the administrative procedure, so there is no appeal to a higher body. The only avenue is the administrative contentious appeal with the National Court, which must be filed within two months from publication, that is, before October 4, 2026.
Official source
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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-2026-16992