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Awards IX tapa route 2026

Official name: IX TAP ROUTE AWARDS 2026

Application deadline December 31, 2026

Status Open · 117 days left

BDNS code 897640

Summary

This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: Valencia / València. Budget: 600 €. You can apply until December 31, 2026. Competitive concurrence - canonical.

What is this grant about?

This aid is awarded competitively: the application must be submitted before 12/31/2026 and the proposals are compared, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee receiving the award. It is aimed at SMEs and self-employed people in the gastronomic sector who have their headquarters in Algemesí. The objective is to promote the IX Edition of the Tapa Route, which will be held on Thursdays in May, and awards are given to establishments that offer one to three tapas at €2.50, available every day of the route and present a tapa for a jury to evaluate.

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Official description of the call

First. Purpose: Celebrate the IX Edition of the Tapa Route 2026, scheduled for Thursdays May 7, 14, 21 and 28, to promote the gastronomic quality of local bars and restaurants in the city of Algemesí. Second. Requirements: 1. Those interested hospitality and restaurant establishments with registered offices in Algemesí may participate in the 2026 Tapa Route. 2. Participants mainly undertake to: • Offer between 1 and 3 tapas at the unit price of €2.50, available every day of the route for consumer tasting. • Respect the established schedule for the sale of tapas, starting at 6 p.m. 3. On Thursday, May 7, participants will submit a single tapa to the competition for tasting and evaluation by the jury. 4. The jury's priority criteria for qualifying the tapas will be: • most homemade tapa: essence of traditional cuisine. • most innovative cover: creativity and originality. • lid that uses local products: use of local ingredients. Third. Deadline and submission of applications: The registration period closes on April 15 and registration will be through the electronic office or in person at the town hall registry for individuals who choose this option. Room. Prizes Only one prize will be awarded per establishment in accordance with section 4.3 of the regulatory bases. The winners in "the most homemade tapa", "the most innovative" and "the one that uses local products" will receive a prize in kind of 300 euros each, VAT included, destined exclusively for the purchase of drinks at the local company SAMARUC 2008, BERCA distribucions, SL. Fifth. Jury A Popular Jury, appointed in advance, will be responsible for tasting and voting on the participating tapas, selecting 3 winners based on these criteria: • The most homemade tapa: capturing the essence of traditional cuisine. • The most innovative cover: with greater creativity and originality. • The tapa that uses local products: use of local ingredients. The jury will taste the competition tapas on May 7 at the town hall, and the verdict will be announced at the end of the event. Sixth. Bases of the IX Edition of the Route - The regulatory bases of the IX Edition of the Tapa Route 2026 are available on the Algemesí City Council website. (www.algemesi.net)

Issuing agency

ALGEMESI — ALGEMESÍ CITY COUNCIL

Scope

Valencia / València

Recipients

SMEs (small and medium enterprises)

More information

Deadlines

Publication date	April 8, 2026
Application start date	January 2, 2026
Application end date	December 31, 2026

Full information

Administration	Local
Call type	Competitive concurrence - canonical
Purpose	Commerce, Tourism and SMEs
Economic sector	56.1 - Restaurants and food stalls
Last database update	August 31, 2026