Provincial Decree 136/2025 of December 29 of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, which establishes the regulatory bases and call for subsidies to support hiring, Kontrata 2026 Program
Official name: Provincial Decree 136/2025 of December 29 of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, which establishes the regulatory bases and call for subsidies to support contracting, Kontrata 2026 Program.
Summary
This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: Bizkaia. Budget: 950.000 €. You can apply until September 25, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Direct award: granted without a public competitive process.
What is this grant about?
This aid is awarded without competition: anyone who meets the requirements and applies for it receives it, as long as funds are available. It is a non-refundable cash subsidy intended to support the hiring of SMEs and self-employed workers who carry out economic activity in Bizkaia. The objective is to promote employment. The total amount available is €950,000, and the application must be submitted before September 25, 2026.
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Issuing agency
FORAL DEPUTATION OF BIZKAIA — DIPUTACIÓN FORAL DE BIZKAIA
Scope
Bizkaia
Category
Recipients
SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | December 30, 2025 |
| Application start date | January 13, 2026 |
| Application end date | September 25, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Local |
| Call type | Direct award: granted without a public competitive process |
| Purpose | Employment Promotion |
| Economic sector | ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND AUXILIARY SERVICES; ARTISTIC, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES; J - EDITING, BROADCASTING AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES; ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS AND AS PRODUCERS OF NON-DIFFERENTIATED GOODS AND SERVICES FOR OWN USE; L - FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES; REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES; PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES; HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENSE; MANDATORY SOCIAL SECURITY; AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY AND FISHING; G - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; F - CONSTRUCTION; Q - EDUCATION; I - HOSPITALITY; MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY; B - EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES; V - EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISMS; OTHER SERVICES; WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION ACTIVITIES, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DECONTAMINATION; SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING; K - TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CONSULTING, COMPUTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES; H - TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE |
| Last database update | July 19, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
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The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 950.000 € |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Governing rules
Provincial Decree 136/2025 of December 29 of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, which establishes the regulatory bases and call for subsidies to support contracting, Kontrata 2026 Program.
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 2023/2831 de minimis, General