Marbella associations and groups can apply for grant funding

Marbella council has set aside €128,100 for grants in 2025 to neighbourhood associations, federations, and civic entities, with a 35.56 per cent increase from last year.

This funding is described as an important tool in strengthening Marbella’s associational fabric, playing a crucial role in neighbourhoods and encouraging a more active involvement in the community. The many associations that compete for the grants prioritise social cohesion, transparency, and openness. Applications are accepted via the electronic portal of the municipality until May 24, 2018.

The extra financial help supports four main areas: socio-educational workshops (up to €5,000 per request), socially beneficial activities (up to €8,000), operational and maintenance costs (up to €5,000), and purchasing equipment (up to €1,200). Each applicant can receive a maximum of €9,000 to strengthen internal structures, promote new technologies, bridge the digital divide, and give a boost to their neighbourhoods.

In 2024, €80,014 was awarded to twelve groups, averaging at €6,584 per association, with eleven receiving 100 per cent of what they applied for. Notably, two in San Pedro Alcántara which joined the scheme last year, with up to five potentially eligible in 2025.

The council has called on groups to apply, highlighting the importance of creating vibrant associations that are true drivers of coexistence and transformation. Details are available at the council websiteThe applicants must also be registered with the Municipal Registry of Entities. As of the publication date, only 165 people had visited the page for the grant application. There is still a chance of submitting a successful grant application, if you act quickly.