Grants of 140,000 euros for school supplies in Albacete

The Albacete City Council has published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Albacete (number 100, dated August 28, 2026, Third Section. Local Administration) the call for grants for the acquisition of school materials for students enrolled in the second cycle of early childhood education (from 3 years old), primary education, and special education for the 2026/2027 school year. The total allocation amounts to €140,000 and the call is listed in the National Grants Database with the identifier BDNS 926069.

The announcement is published as an extract of the call, in accordance with articles 17.3.b and 20.8.a of the General Grants Law 38/2003, of November 17. The full text can be consulted in the National Grants Database and on the municipal website.

Beneficiaries and requirements

Beneficiaries may be the parents, guardians, or legal representatives of students registered as residents (empadronados) in the municipality of Albacete for a minimum of six months, who are attending or will attend the second cycle of early childhood education, primary education, or special education in educational centers supported by public funds within the municipality during the 2026/2027 school year.

• Students born between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2023.
• Enrolled in educational centers supported by public funds in Albacete.
• Residency registration in the municipality for a minimum of six months.

Amounts and award criteria

The amount of the grant per student depends on the educational stage pursued. In the case of special education, the stage and level in which the student is enrolled are taken into account, whether in the second cycle of early childhood education or in primary education.

• Early childhood education (2nd cycle): maximum amount of €120.
• Primary education: maximum amount of €80.

The sole award criterion is the per capita income of the family unit, with preference given to lower incomes over higher ones, until the budget allocation is exhausted.

Deadline and regulatory bases

The deadline for submitting applications is fifteen business days, counted from the business day following the publication of the extract in the BOP of Albacete. The general regulatory bases were approved by agreement of the Local Government Board dated August 6, 2026, and published in the BOP of Albacete no. 96, dated August 19, 2026.

The full text of the call and the standardized application forms are available on the Albacete City Council website and in the National Grants Database.

Impact

The call for applications, with a budget of €140,000, affects thousands of households in Albacete with school-age children, in a context of rising prices for school supplies. The preference for lower incomes ensures that the aid reaches families with the greatest need as a priority, and the deadline of 15 business days requires interested parties to submit their application promptly following the official publication.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Albacete, no. 100, August 28, 2026, Third Section. Local Administration (official reference: BDNS 926069).