# Participatory budgeting in Guadalajara province > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/participatory-budgeting-in-guadalajara-province > Updated: 2026-08-14T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Municipalities in the province of Guadalajara, Spain, are implementing participatory budgeting initiatives to involve citizens in local investment decisions. In Marchamalo, the local government launched the ‘Marchamalo Decide’ project. Supported by a 5,000 euro subsidy from the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha, the municipality has allocated 150,000 euros of its own budget to the initiative, utilizing digital tools and consultancy to facilitate engagement. Simultaneously, the city of Guadalajara is conducting its 2026-2027 participatory budgeting process with a total investment of 600,000 euros. Following an initial phase where 55 proposals were received from neighborhood associations and entities, municipal technical services identified 35 viable projects. These proposals, covering sectors such as public spaces, urban infrastructure, sports, culture, and mobility, are scheduled for a public vote in September. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Guadalajara and Ipiales launch support programs for sexual and gender diversity Guadalajara and Ipiales have launched community workshops focused on supporting sexual and gender diversity through mental health, leadership, and autonomy programs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadalajara-and-ipiales-launch-support-programs-for-sexual-and-gender-diversity ### 2026-08-10: Guadalajara municipalities advance participatory budgeting initiatives Municipalities in Guadalajara, Spain, are implementing participatory budgeting projects, with Marchamalo receiving regional support and Guadalajara allocating 600,000 euros for citizen-led initiatives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadalajara-municipalities-advance-participatory-budgeting-initiatives --- Cite as: Participatory budgeting in Guadalajara province. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/participatory-budgeting-in-guadalajara-province