# Galicia government funding and infrastructure initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/galicia-government-funding-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-02T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 11. In July 2026, the Xunta approved a €3.5 million grant programme for 22 audiovisual productions, prioritising the Galician language and female directors. The same month it confirmed a €216 million strategic plan for the food sector (2026–2028), extending support for seafood processing, agricultural SMEs, waste management, biotech R&D, and the BBFood accelerator. A €45 million extraordinary aid package for the automotive sector was launched, followed on 29 July by a renewal of the four-year partnership with Sogama for the A Portela waste-transfer plant, allocating €615,504. On the same day, Conselleira do Mar Marta Villaverde signed agreements providing €293,000 to fisheries federations for operations, energy efficiency, connectivity, and AI-based environmental monitoring. Infrastructure commitments include €19.76 million for the Ferrol–San Cibrao port, featuring a €5.8 million railway system co-financed by EU FEDER funds. Local projects include €210,000 for road repairs in Tui and electricity aid in O Rosal, €460,000 for road upgrades in O Porriño, and an €806,754 urban renovation in Miño. Rural improvements include €73,000 for services in Crecente and a master plan for the Banda do Río neighbourhood in Bueu. In August, the Xunta announced a labour-reintegration plan and a €10.5 million investment in 23 dual-employment workshops in Ourense, targeting 460 participants as part of a broader regional rollout. Additionally, €100,000 was earmarked for a technical study to conserve the traditional pallozas of Os Ancares. By late August, municipal infrastructure works continued. In O Porriño, over €460,000 is being invested to improve road safety on a 1.8-kilometer stretch between San Campio and Rego das Laxas, benefiting residents, industrial workers, and Camino de Santiago pilgrims. In Vilagarcía de Arousa, €375,086 was awarded for renovations in the Carril maritime district to improve pedestrian accessibility. In late August, the Xunta launched the first phase of a sanitation and purification project in rural Ferrol. ## Claims - The Consello of the Xunta de Galicia approved the 2026‑2028 master plan for the food sector. (single source) - The plan includes an initial budget of €216 million. (single source) - The plan aims to promote economic, social and environmental transformation of the Galician food industry. (single source) - The plan provides SME investment aid for seafood processing and agricultural product commercialization. (single source) - A regional food‑waste prevention and management program is part of the plan. (single source) - The BBFood accelerator is included as a support mechanism in the plan. (single source) - The Xunta has declared nine strategic sectors for the regional economy, now adding the food sector. (single source) - The Xunta de Galicia approved the food sector strategic plan for 2026‑2028. (single source) - The plan allocates an initial budget of €216 million. (single source) - The plan aims to promote economic, social and environmental transformation of the food sector and to position it internationally as a benchmark of quality and innovation. (single source) - The plan includes financial aid for SMEs in seafood processing and agricultural product commercialization. (single source) - The plan creates the BBFood accelerator to foster entrepreneurship in the food sector. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Galician municipalities implement public infrastructure upgrades Municipalities in Galicia, including Mos and Oímbra, are upgrading public infrastructure through park expansions, road renovations, and improved sports facilities with regional government support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galician-municipalities-implement-public-infrastructure-upgrades ### 2026-08-27: Municipalities in Galicia approve local infrastructure and reconstruction projects Municipalities in Galicia are funding local infrastructure: Redondela is investing 138,000 euros in road improvements, while Meis has approved 30,000 euros to reconstruct a storm-damaged historical washhouse. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-in-galicia-approve-local-infrastructure-and-reconstruction-projects ### 2026-08-24: Ferrol begins 5.7 million euro rural sanitation project The Xunta de Galicia has begun a 5.7 million euro sanitation project in rural Ferrol, starting with the Doniños, Valón, and A Cabana areas to improve water purification services. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ferrol-begins-57-million-euro-rural-sanitation-works ### 2026-08-20: Galician municipalities launch various infrastructure and urban renewal projects Municipalities in Galicia are implementing various infrastructure projects, including road safety upgrades in O Porriño, urban renovations in Vilagarcía and Miño, and addressing a submarine pipe leak. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galician-municipalities-announce-infrastructure-and-urban-renovation-projects ### 2026-08-06: Galicia's Xunta launches dual employment workshops and new labor reintegration plan Galicia's Xunta signed a labour‑reintegration pact and will spend €10.5 M on 23 dual‑employment workshops in Ourense, training 460 people as part of a wider plan for 2,000 participants by 2027‑28. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicias-xunta-launches-dual-employment-workshops-and-new-labor-reintegration-plan ### 2026-08-04: Galicia invests in rural infrastructure upgrades in Crecente and Bueu Galicia allocated €73,000 for rural upgrades in Crecente and is preparing a public‑consultation master plan for Bueu’s Banda do Río neighbourhood, targeting infrastructure and flood‑risk improvements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-invests-in-rural-infrastructure-upgrades-in-crecente-and-bueu ### 2026-07-31: Galicia authorities commit over €20 million to Ferrol port upgrades and €210 k for Tui and O Rosal projects Galicia invests €19.76 M in Ferrol port upgrades and €210 k for Tui road repairs and O Rosal electricity, boosting regional infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-authorities-commit-over-20-million-to-ferrol-port-upgrades-and-210-k-for-tui-and-o-rosal-pro ### 2026-07-29: Galicia government allocates €445,000 to fisheries co‑ops and renews waste‑transfer plant partnership Galicia’s regional government renewed a €615,504 waste‑transfer partnership with Sogama and the Mancomunidade do Morrazo, while allocating €293,000 to fisheries co‑ops for operations, upgrades and AI training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-government-allocates-445000-to-fisheries-coops-and-renews-wastetransfer-plant-partnership ### 2026-07-27: Galicia's Xunta approves €216 million food sector plan for 2026‑2028 Galicia's Xunta approved a €216 million food sector plan (2026‑2028) to boost innovation, sustainability and export competitiveness, with measures for SMEs, waste management, R&D and a BBFood accelerator. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicias-xunta-allocates-216-million-to-new-food-sector-plan ### 2026-07-21: Galicia launches €45 million automotive aid programme Galicia's Xunta offers a €45 million aid package for automotive firms, opening July 29, covering innovation, decarbonisation and SME support, with up to €10 million per project. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-launches-45-million-automotive-aid-programme ### 2026-07-04: Galicia allocates €3.5 million to new film, documentary and TV projects Galicia earmarks €3.5 million for 22 film, documentary and TV projects, emphasizing female directors and Galician‑language productions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-allocates-35-million-to-new-film-documentary-and-tv-projects --- Cite as: Galicia government funding and infrastructure initiatives. 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