On October 9, 2026, the local government of Vigo announced the allocation of €900,000 in grants aimed at fostering community engagement and association activities. Mayor Abel Caballero described this funding as "the largest support ever provided to associations." The budget increase for these grants amounts to €500,000, representing a 110% rise compared to the previous year.
The city council's objective is to "collaborate with neighborhood entities. We want them to have more resources and greater capacity," Caballero explained. The funds will be distributed among 43 community associations and cultural centers in the city to support the maintenance of facilities, equipment purchases, and improvement works.
Breakdown of Funding Allocations
- Asoc. Veciños Beade: €145,000 for the second phase of the Auditorium
- Asoc. Atlántida Matamá: €112,000 for the first phase of a panoramic elevator
- CRAC de Coruxo: €74,000 for an accessibility platform
- Asoc. Helios Bembrive: €44,069 for local renovations and bathroom upgrades
- Asoc. Veciños Lavadores: €43,000 for roof, facade, and structural repairs
- Asoc. Veciños Val do Fragoso: €35,000 for roof repairs
- Centro Cultural Valadares: €35,103 for flooring and local improvements
- Asoc. Veciños O Freixo: €28,500 for building roof replacement
- Centro Cultural Cabral: €20,800 for local repairs
- Asoc. Xestas Bembrive: €25,277 for local works
- Asociación Centro Cultural, Veciñal y Deportivo Vigo Centro: €10,000
- Asoc. Veciños San Miguel de Oia: €29,220
- Asoc. Veciños Monte da Mina: €20,162 for moisture repairs
- Asoc. Matamá A Unión: €19,992 for bathroom adaptations for accessibility
- Asoc. Veciños Saiáns: €18,822 for window replacements
- Asoc. Feira de Cabral: €17,013 for tile replacement and boiler room repairs
- Asoc. Cristo Victoria Coia: €14,373 for accessibility works
- Asoc. Veciños Cabral: €14,843
- Asoc. Veciños Rosalía de Castro da Salgueira: €15,000 for roof repairs and waterproofing
- Asoc. Veciños San Mamede de Zamáns: €14,192 for wall and ceiling repairs
- Asoc. Pardavila: €12,462 for roof and facade cleaning
- Asoc. Veciños Calvario: €11,242 for local repairs, equipment, and maintenance
- Asoc. Veciños Miñoca: €9,028
- Asoc. Veciños Casco Vello: €7,153
Additional Support for Education
In addition to the community grants, the local government approved funding for municipal assistance programs for school meals, books, and educational materials for the 2026-2027 academic year, totaling €2,283,000. Mayor Caballero noted that the council has provided 3,409 meal vouchers, increasing the monthly amount from €45 to €70 due to rising food costs. This increase represents a 55% rise, or €25 per month, while the regional government has frozen its support.
Furthermore, Caballero emphasized that there are no waiting lists for meal vouchers in Vigo, ensuring that all eligible children receive assistance. The council also approved 1,020 vouchers for books and educational materials, amounting to €102,000.
