The Fuerteventura Cabildo has approved the allocation of over €4 million to support local businesses, the primary sector, and other urgent matters on the island.
Among the financial provisions, €250,000 will be used to enhance job creation grants from the Economic Promotion Department, aimed at improving employment opportunities across the region.
Additionally, €404,394.50 will fund a collaboration with the University Foundation of Las Palmas (FULP) to facilitate professional internships for university and vocational training graduates within local companies.
The New Technologies Department will allocate €45,211.94 to support the ‘FTV Gamer Fest’ project in partnership with the OMOTENSHI association. These initiatives fall under the FDCAN Fuerteventura 2023-2027 framework.
In the primary sector, the Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Department will provide a grant to the Regulatory Council for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Majorero Cheese and €20,000 to each local fishing guild for operational costs.
A further €15,000 will fund the initial phase of a project to locate and map local Fuerteventura agricultural varieties, aimed at establishing a seed bank.
The Cabildo will also offer financial support to assist primary sector professionals attending events such as the XV National Goat Forum and the World Cheese Awards 2026.
In a separate initiative, the Tourism Board will invest €70,000 in promoting the Kite Festival in La Oliva and support the Fuerteventura Chamber of Commerce in national and international tourism promotion efforts.
During the plenary session, attendees observed a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the recent train accident in Toledo, as a mark of respect for their families and loved ones.
