Regulatory bases and 2026 call for granting subsidies for the use of the local social currency in order to promote local commerce and a sustainable and solidarity economy
Summary
This grant is aimed at natural persons who do not develop economic activity. Scope: Gipuzkoa. Budget: 160.000 €. You can apply until December 31, 2026. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
Apply before December 31, 2026; The call is competitive, that is, all applications are compared and meeting the requirements does not ensure that you will receive it. This is a non-refundable cash grant to encourage the use of the local social currency and thus boost trade and the sustainable economy in Hernani. Only people over 18 years of age who live in Hernani and who do not have their own economic activity can participate. The total fund available is 160,000 euros.
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Official description of the call
On December 18, 2025, the Local Government Board agrees to approve the general bases and the call for the granting of the subsidies contemplated in said resolution. Among them, the following: REGULATORY BASES FOR GRANTING SUBSIDIES FOR THE USE OF THE LOCAL SOCIAL CURRENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING LOCAL TRADE AND THE SUSTAINABLE AND SOLIDARITY ECONOMY Beneficiaries: 1. Commercial establishments, cooperatives, companies and associations located in Hernani. 2. Self-employed workers whose activity is based in Hernani. 3. Natural persons over 18 years of age residing in Hernani. They will be beneficiaries of the aforementioned bonuses as long as they have been obtained through the established means and resources. Purpose: The purpose of this call is to approve the regulatory bases for subsidies to promote commercial consumption and the use of the Ekhi social currency, in order to promote local commerce and the sustainable and supportive economy of Hernani. Amount: €160,000. Deadlines: from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Detailed information is available to interested people or groups on the city council website: http://www.hernani.eus/es/subvenciones and in the Citizen Service (SAC).
Issuing agency
HERNANI — HERNANI CITY COUNCIL
Scope
Gipuzkoa
Category
Recipients
NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | January 12, 2026 |
| Application start date | January 1, 2026 |
| Application end date | December 31, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Local |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Commerce, Tourism and SMEs |
| Economic sector | J - EDITING, BROADCASTING AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES; G - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; I - HOSPITALITY; OTHER SERVICES |
| Last database update | July 19, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 160.000 € |
| 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.
Documents
Governing rules
Regulations on the granting of subsidies from the Hernani City Council and dependent organizations / Hernaniko Udala eta menpeko erakundeen dirulaguntzak emateko araudia