Extremadura puts grants for freelancers and micro-SMEs to public consultation

The Regional Government of Extremadura (Junta de Extremadura) has opened the hearing and public information process for the draft decree modifying the regulatory bases for modernization grants for self-employed workers and micro-SMEs. The agreement is published in the Official Gazette of Extremadura (Diario Oficial de Extremadura) number 198, dated October 14, 2026, via the Resolution of October 6, 2026, from the General Secretariat of the Department of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation (reference 2026062553). Interested parties have 15 business days to examine the text and submit allegations.

The project modifies Decree 79/2024, of July 23, which establishes the regulatory bases for grants for modernization investments by self-employed workers and micro-SMEs in Extremadura. The opening of the process is agreed upon under article 66.3 of Law 1/2002, of February 28, of the Government and Administration of the Autonomous Community of Extremadura, once the text of the draft decree has been prepared.

The resolution was signed in Mérida on October 6, 2026, by the Secretary General, Juan Andrés Moreno Martín. The text submitted for consultation affects the bases governing the subsidies destined for modernization investments of self-employed workers and micro-enterprises in Extremadura.

Process details

• Modified regulation: Decree 79/2024, of July 23, on the regulatory bases for modernization investment grants for self-employed workers and micro-SMEs.
• Body agreeing to the process: General Secretariat of the Department of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation.
• Date of resolution: October 6, 2026.
• Publication: Official Gazette of Extremadura number 198, of October 14, 2026.
• Deadline: 15 business days from the day following publication.
• Official reference: 2026062553.

A deadline of 15 business days

The hearing and public information period extends for 15 business days, counted from the day following the publication of the resolution in the Single Access Point for Information of the Regional Government of Extremadura. During this period, any interested natural or legal person may examine the text of the decree and formulate any allegations or suggestions they deem appropriate.

Channels for submitting allegations

Opinions, proposals, suggestions, or recommendations may be sent through the following channels:

• The participation portal of the Regional Government of Extremadura, at the address https://www.juntaex.es/tuatencion/participacion.
• The email address sgeeyc.eetd@juntaex.es.
• Any of the means provided for in article 16.4 of Law 39/2015, of October 1, on the Common Administrative Procedure of Public Administrations.

Text available on the Transparency Portal

The draft decree is available to citizens on the Transparency Portal of the Junta de Extremadura, accessible through the same participation address. The published document is limited to agreeing on the opening of the procedure and establishing the methods and deadline for submission; the specific content of the modifications is detailed in the draft decree, which can be examined on that portal.

The modification of these guidelines directly affects self-employed workers and micro-SMEs in Extremadura applying for modernization grants, as the decree submitted for consultation reorganizes the access rules for aid intended to finance their investments. The procedure also opens the door for associations and organizations representing this group to submit allegations before the new text is approved and enters into force.

Source: Official Gazette of Extremadura, number 198, of October 14, 2026, section IV (Announcements) (official reference: 2026062553).