The Provincial Council opens grants for international cooperation NGOs 2026

The Provincial Council of Málaga has opened the annual call for grants for non-governmental development organizations (ONGDs) regarding international cooperation for sustainable development, corresponding to the 2026 fiscal year. The call was made public in the Official Gazette of the Province of Málaga on September 3, 2026, within the Provincial Council section, via Edict 3437/2026.

This is the ordinary line through which the provincial institution channels its annual financial support to third-sector entities in Málaga that develop cooperation projects in developing countries. The call is part of the Provincial Council’s solidarity and development aid policy, which organizes these grants under a competitive bidding process among the organizations operating in the province.

Purpose of the Call

The purpose of this line is to finance international cooperation projects and actions promoted by ONGDs based or operating within the province of Málaga, oriented toward sustainable development. Interested entities must submit their applications in accordance with the guidelines detailed in the full text of the edict, published in the official gazette.

Among the aspects that entities must consider to apply for the call are:

• Accreditation of their status as an ONGD and their scope of operation within the province.
• Submission of projects aligned with sustainable development goals.
• Compliance with the deadlines and formal requirements established in the guidelines.
• Justification of the technical and financial capacity of the applying entity.

Procedure and Processing

The call is processed under a competitive bidding regime, meaning that applications will be evaluated according to the award criteria set out in the guidelines. The full text of Edict 3437/2026, which includes the regulatory bases, the submission deadline, and the required documentation, is available in the official provincial gazette.

Interested third-sector entities in Málaga should stay alert to the application deadlines, which will be calculated from the official publication of the call. The resolution of the call will be the responsibility of the competent bodies of the Provincial Council of Málaga.

Relevance for the Third Sector

This call constitutes one of the main sources of public funding for Málaga-based ONGDs dedicated to international cooperation. Its annual opening marks the work calendar for numerous entities, which plan their sustainable development projects based on these grants.

Publication in the official bulletin guarantees the publicity and transparency of the procedure, allowing all interested organizations to compete on equal terms. Third-sector entities in the province now have the opportunity to submit their proposals for the 2026 financial year.

Source: Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga, September 3, 2026, Provincial Council section (official reference: Edict 3437/2026).