The Provincial Council of Albacete has officially announced the opening of applications for grants aimed at outstanding athletes in the province for the 2025/2026 season. This initiative, approved through Presidential Decree number 5217 on 4 November 2026, has a total budget of €60,000 sourced from the provincial budget for 2026.
The primary aim of these grants is to support the financing of competitive and preparatory activities undertaken by individual athletes between 1 September 2025 and 30 October 2026.
Eligibility criteria and sports modalities
Individuals eligible for these grants must meet several cumulative requirements:
- They must have been born between 1975 and 2018 and reside in the province of Albacete, demonstrating registration in any municipality prior to the publication of the grant guidelines.
- Exceptional cases include athletes born in the province but temporarily residing elsewhere for training or competition.
- Applicants must be federated in recognised individual or doubles sports during 2025 and 2026, as per the regulations of the Spanish Sports Council (CSD).
- They should also have verifiable sporting merits, such as finishing in the top ten of a national championship or participating in European or World Championships recognised by the CSD.
For athletes with disabilities, the same eligibility criteria apply, which must be certified by their respective federations.
Eligible expenses and exclusions
The grants will exclusively cover costs related to preparation and competitive participation. Eligible expenses include:
- Travel, accommodation, and food costs for attending competitions, including documented expenses for accompanying technical staff or coaches.
- Purchase of essential non-inventoried sports equipment.
- Training expenses incurred outside the athlete's usual residence.
- Gym training fees, medical expenses, physiotherapy, and diagnostic tests related to the athlete's condition.
- Federation fees and club membership fees.
However, expenses for inventoried sports equipment, interest on debts, administrative penalties, household utility costs, and informal representation expenses will not be covered.
Application process
The application period is legally set for fifteen calendar days, starting from the day after the announcement is published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Albacete. Interested individuals can submit their applications from 10 November to 24 November 2026.
Those with a digital certificate can sign their applications directly on the electronic platform. Others can complete the online form and sign it in person at the General Registry of the Provincial Council or any municipal registry in the province, bringing their ID or residence permit. For minors, the application must be completed in the name of the beneficiary athlete and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Required documentation
Along with the online form, applicants must submit the following documentation:
- An automatically generated Annex I (Self-Assessment Sheet) from the electronic platform.
- An updated certificate of residence in a municipality of Albacete.
- A federative certificate from the relevant Spanish Federation, confirming the athlete's license for the 2025/2026 season and detailing the championship, date, location, and results.
- A disability certificate, if applicable.
- A High Performance certificate, if relevant, issued by the competent authority.
Resolution and justification
The Provincial Council of Albacete will resolve and notify the grant awards within a maximum of six months after the application deadline. Notifications will be published on the provincial electronic notice board. Beneficiaries must submit a responsible declaration (Annex II) and the final federative certificate confirming compliance with requirements by 15 January 2027 through the designated online link.
