Aid for hiring unemployed people over 50 years of age 2026-2027
Summary
This grant is aimed at legal persons that do not develop economic activity, smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: PAIS VASCO. Budget: 2,5 M€. You can apply until September 30, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
This aid is a monetary subsidy that is granted to companies and individuals that carry out economic activity so that they hire people over 50 years of age who are unemployed. The process is competitive: you have to apply by September 30, 2026 and the administration will compare all proposals, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee that you will receive it. The total available fund is 2.5 million euros and is managed by the Basque Employment Service.
Plain-language summary generated with AI from official data. It may contain errors: always check the governing rules before applying.
Issuing agency
THE BASQUE COUNTRY — LANBIDE-BASQUE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Scope
PAIS VASCO
Category
Recipients
LEGAL PERSONS THAT DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | April 30, 2026 |
| Application start date | May 1, 2026 |
| Application end date | September 30, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Regional |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Employment Promotion |
| Economic sector | 84.1 - Public administration and economic, social and environmental policy |
| Last database update | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- LEGAL PERSONS THAT DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
Ver todas las ayudas para autónomos →
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 2,5 M€ |
| 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
Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of October 23, which approves the consolidated text of the Workers' Statute Law.
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 2023/2831 de minimis, General