State funds 2026 for victims of gender violence: what the State finances and who it reaches

Key data

Autonomous communities already have assigned the state credits for 2026 for care for victims of gender violence and sexual abuse. The Resolution of April 20, 2026 from the State Secretariat for Equality publishes the Agreement adopted at the Sectoral Conference on Equality on April 15, 2026, which sets both the criteria for territorial distribution and the resulting distribution for this fiscal year.

For social entities and third sector organizations that manage these services under contract or agreement with autonomous administrations, this resolution is the signal that public funding continues in 2026. But it also implies an obligation: to adapt programs to the established requirements to be able to justify spending correctly.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution publishes the criteria for territorial distribution and the resulting distribution of state credits for 2026 allocated to four specific lines of action:

The distribution mechanism is the usual one for this type of funds: the Sectoral Conference on Equality, a cooperation body between the State and autonomous communities, approves the distribution criteria and the resulting distribution. The autonomous communities receive the credits and have the obligation to allocate them exclusively to the specific programs established for each line.

Economic and operational impact

For third sector entities and autonomous services, this resolution has two direct consequences:

• Continuity of funding: Programs in place that provide care services for victims of gender violence and sexual abuse have guaranteed state financial coverage for fiscal year 2026. There is no interruption of funds.
• Obligation to adapt: Programs must adjust to the requirements set in the agreement to be able to justify spending to the autonomous administration and, ultimately, to the State. Incorrect or incomplete justification can compromise the receipt of credits.

From an operational perspective, entities working in these lines must review whether their current programs comply with the established criteria or if they require adjustments in their design, monitoring, or justification documentation.

Who does it affect?

• Autonomous communities: They are the direct recipients of the credits and responsible for their management and distribution among services and entities in their territory.
• Third sector entities: Non-profit organizations, foundations, and associations that provide care services for victims of gender violence or sexual abuse by order or agreement with the autonomous communities.
• Autonomous and municipal social services: Comprehensive care teams, host centers, coordination services, and care units for minors in care.
• Entities specialized in care for victims of sexual assault: Crisis centers, specialized emergency services, and accompaniment programs.
• Child protection services: Host entities and autonomous services working with minors in care within the framework of sexual abuse prevention.

Practical example

A third sector organization that manages a comprehensive care center for women victims of gender violence in an autonomous community, financed through an agreement with the competent department, finds itself in the following situation:

With the publication of this resolution, the autonomous community receives the state credits assigned for 2026 in the comprehensive social assistance line. The department will transfer those funds to the entity through the current agreement or contract. However, for the entity to receive that financing, its programs must meet the justification requirements set in the Sectoral Conference agreement.

If the entity has not reviewed its spending justification procedures since the previous fiscal year, it runs the risk that part of its expenses will not be considered eligible, which can result in a reduction of the amount received or an obligation to return amounts already collected.

Recommended immediate action: review with the corresponding autonomous department the justification criteria applicable in 2026 and compare with those from the previous fiscal year to detect possible changes.

What should entities do now?

1. Confirm with the autonomous community the assignment received: Contact the competent autonomous department to learn the specific amount assigned to each line and the planned execution and justification deadlines for 2026.
2. Review justification criteria: Compare the requirements set in the 2026 Sectoral Conference agreement with those applied in the previous fiscal year. Identify if there are changes that affect the eligibility of expenses or the required documentation.
3. Adapt programs if necessary: If current programs do not conform to the four financed lines or to the specific requirements of each one, begin the adaptation process before executing spending.
4. Update monitoring and justification systems: Ensure that internal procedures for recording, monitoring, and documenting activities allow generating the justification required by the autonomous administration.
5. Review current agreements and contracts: Verify that agreements with the autonomous community correctly reflect the conditions of 2026 funding and that there are no clauses that could generate conflicts in justification.