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Italian government funding for oratory centers

Overview

The Italian government has initiated funding programs to support ‘oratori’ as social, educational, and sporting hubs.

Initially, the government announced 6.5 million euros to support these centers through educational, training, and social activities. Managed by the Department for Sport, these grants were intended to benefit minors and vulnerable individuals, with individual projects eligible for up to 50,000 euros.

This was followed by a broader announcement of 48.5 million euros provided through the 2021-2027 Development and Cohesion Fund. This larger initiative focuses on the creation, renovation, and regeneration of sports facilities within oratories to combat social exclusion, racial discrimination, and youth delinquency. The funding targets parishes, ecclesiastical bodies, and Third Sector entities, with specific allocations such as 3.7 million euros earmarked for the Calabria region.

Entities

Department for Sport · Italian Episcopal Conference · Italian Government · Jacopo Dozio · Italian Ministry of Sport

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Italy announces 48.5 million euros for oratory sports facilities

    Italy is launching a 48.5 million euro initiative to fund sports facilities and social programs within oratories to promote youth inclusion and combat social marginalization.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italian Government allocates 6.5 million euros to support oratori

    The Italian Government is allocating 6.5 million euros to support 'oratori' with grants of up to 50,000 euros for educational, sporting, and social projects starting September 2026.

Sources

buonenotizie.it · we-news.com · zoom24.it