The Spanish Data Protection Agency, by which the regulatory bases are approved and the Personal Data Protection Communication Award is announced, for the year 2026
Official name: Resolution of the Spanish Data Protection Agency approving the regulatory bases and convening the Personal Data Protection Communication Award, for the year 2026
Summary
This grant is aimed at large companies, smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: ESPAÑA. Budget: 3.000 €. You can apply until October 15, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
It is awarded competitively, so you must apply before October 15, 2026 and your project will be compared to others; Meeting the requirements does not guarantee winning. It is a prize of 3000 euros that the Spanish Data Protection Agency gives to anyone who has created a work that disseminates and raises awareness among citizens about the protection of personal data. Journalists, media outlets or blogs can participate, either individually or as a complete medium.
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Official description of the call
First.- Beneficiaries The following may participate: Journalists, for works published in a media outlet, or Media outlets for a global campaign, including the blogs integrated into them. The registration must clearly specify whether the candidacy is presented individually or as the media as a whole. Second.- Object Its objective is to reward works that: Make an outstanding contribution to the promotion and dissemination among citizens of the principles of the fundamental right to the protection of personal data. Contribute to promoting the awareness of those who handle personal information about their responsibilities in guaranteeing this right. The following works may be worthy of this award: Those individual works disseminated in the media such as editorials, news, reports or radio or television programs dedicated to the subject matter of the call. Journalistic projects and audiovisual campaigns such as news series, sections or pieces broadcast by a media outlet that define an editorial commitment to promoting the fundamental right to data protection. Third.- Regulatory bases Resolution, of July 8, 2026, of the Spanish Data Protection Agency by which the regulatory bases are approved and the Award for the work of the Data Protection Delegate is announced, for the year 2026, published on the website of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (www.aepd.es). Fourth.- Prize The prize will consist of a financial award of three thousand euros (€3,000.00). Likewise, the Jury may propose an award "ex aequo" when it considers that two candidates deserve it. In this case the prize would not be awarded and the financial award will be one thousand five hundred euros (€1,500.00) for each winning application. Fifth.- Application submission deadline Applications must be submitted from the day following the date of publication of these bases in the Official State Gazette. The deadline for submitting works will end on October 15, 2026.
Issuing agency
SPANISH DATA PROTECTION AGENCY
Scope
ESPAÑA
Category
Recipients
Large companies, SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | July 9, 2026 |
| Application start date | Not available |
| Application end date | October 15, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Other |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Culture |
| Economic sector | J - EDITING, BROADCASTING AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES; K - TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CONSULTING, COMPUTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES |
| Last database update | September 6, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- Large companies
- 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 | 3.000 € |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
| Co-financed by the EU | Yes |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Governing rules
Resolution of the Spanish Data Protection Agency approving the regulatory bases and convening the Personal Data Protection Communication Award, for the year 2026