Açores 2030 launches €42 million calls for health and education

New European funds aim to strengthen infrastructure and services in both areas, with applications open until 2027 and 2026.

Close-up of European Union FEDER funds being counted, with blurred Azores islands map in the background.
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Close-up of European Union FEDER funds being counted, with blurred Azores islands map in the background.

The Açores 2030 Programme has launched two new funding calls, one for health and another for education, with a total allocation of €42 million from European funds.

In the health sector, call ACORES2030-2026-25 – Primary and Hospital Health Responses – makes available €37 million from FEDER, with a maximum co-financing rate of 85%. The aim is to strengthen the response capacity of health services in the Azores, improving access to care on all islands. Support covers investments in infrastructure, equipment, and digitalization of health services, considering the challenges of territorial dispersion and low population density. Applications are open until August 31, 2027, at 5:00 PM.
For education, call ACORES2030-2026-24 – Pre-school, Primary, and Secondary Education – Local Public Administration – offers €5 million from FEDER, also with a maximum co-financing rate of 85%. This call supports the qualification and requalification of educational infrastructure, contributing to the improvement of learning conditions and the creation of more accessible pedagogical spaces and resources, adapted to digitalization and climate transition challenges. Applications are open until December 31, 2026.
Further information on these calls and their access conditions is available in the Calls section of the Açores 2030 Programme.
Based on information from the official source: Açores 2030 – Programa Regional (28/09/2026)