Cuenca and Castilla-La Mancha announce regional subsidies

The Diputación de Cuenca has announced several funding initiatives to support local communities and economic sectors. A total of 270,000 euros has been allocated to senior citizen associations to fund cultural trips, equipment, and active aging programs, aiming to combat social isolation in small municipalities.

In support of the local economy, the province has distributed 50,000 euros to maintain 29 rural fairs. Additionally, 122,000 euros has been granted to 58 self-employed workers and micro-businesses in the Mancha Baja region to assist with essential investments like machinery.

At the regional level, the Government of Castilla-La Mancha has increased its budget for permanent employment incentives to 4.9 million euros. This expansion aims to facilitate approximately 160 new permanent contracts, offering subsidies of up to 7,500 euros per hire to encourage stability in the labor market.