Impulsem el que fas 2026

‘IMPULSEM EL QUE FAS’ (WE BOOST WHAT YOU DO)

The terms and conditions and the call are provisional because they are now in a public exhibition period and it is expected that, if there are no objections, the application period will open in the last week of June until July 15.

Call for Grants 2026: Supporting local initiatives that respond to community needs and challenges

Barcelona Activa is now accepting grant applications for the 2026 edition of its annual “We Boost What You Do” subsidy programme. The application submission period will be announced soon.

IQF 2026 Call for grants categories

Barcelona Activa is launching the 2025 call for grants for the annual “Impulsem el que fas” (We boost what you do) programme.

Registration dates and further information will be announced shortly on this website.

This ninth edition features eight categories linked to strategic economic challenges and sectors, with some notable new additions The categories are:

Now in its tenth year, this edition features eight categories linked to the city’s strategic economic challenges and sectors, as follows:

CATEGORIES	MAXIMUM AMOUNT
Categories 1A1 and 1A2: New business activity in vacant ground-floor premises Category 1A3: New business activity in market stalls	€ 15.000 € 8.000
Category 1B: Economic activity in municipal ground-floor premises	€ 15.000
Category 1C: Support for the competitiveness of existing local shops and services in High-Traffic Areas	€ 10.000
Category 2: Social economy and other impact economy initiatives	€ 8.000
Category 3: Supporting quality employment in the region	€ 40.000
Category 4: Social and technological innovation in the care economy sector	€ 30.000
Category 5: Sustainable food and responsible consumption	€ 16.000
Category 6: Women leaders. Female entrepreneurs, professionals and executives.	€ 9.000

Category 1A: Economic activity in empty ground floor premises and market stalls. Maximum amount €20,000.
Category 1B: Economic activity in municipal ground floor premises. NEW! Maximum amount €15,000.
Category 1C: Economic diversification and protection of local businesses and services in EGA spaces. NEW! Maximum amount €22,000.
Category 2: Social economy and other impactful economic initiatives. Maximum amount €8,000.
Category 3: Promotion of quality employment in the territory. Maximum amount €20,000.
Category 4: Social and technological innovation in the sector of the economy of care for the elderly NEW! Maximum amount €30,000.
Category 5*: Sustainable food and responsible consumption. Maximum amount €16,000.
Category 6: Women Leaders. Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Managers. NEW! Maximum amount €13,000.

* Organizations with headquarters, delegation or work center in a ground floor premises in the city of Barcelona (additional amount only for modality 5) – €2,000

Each organisation or individual applicant may only select one category.

Each organisation or applicant may only enter one category.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS:

Natural persons (self-employed individuals) and legal entities must have their registered office, branch or place of business within the municipality of Barcelona.
All applicants must be duly incorporated and operational at the time of submitting the application.
At least one of the following two conditions must be met:
1) Have an annual net turnover not exceeding €1,000,000 during the highest-value year between 2024 and 2025.
2) Have a workforce not exceeding 20 full-time equivalent employees at the time of application.
Each category is divided into different sub-categories, and only one may be applied for.
Each initiative will have a maximum duration of 12 months and must commence in 2026.
Within each sub-category, there is a catalogue of actions, and a maximum of two actions may be applied for.
The grant will NOT be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, but according to the order of priority determined by a lottery system.

FUNDING:

Funding may cover up to a maximum of 80% per application and requires a minimum contribution of 20% from the beneficiaries.

The maximum grant amount will vary depending on the category, as determined by the type of activities applied for. Under no circumstances will the maximum grant amount set for each category be exceeded.

Please read the terms and conditions of the call for grants, consult the application guide and attend the information sessions scheduled for May and June. You can access all available sessions on this page.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Please read the terms and conditions of the call for grants, review the application guide, and attend the information sessions scheduled for May and June. You can check out all the sessions available on this page:

CATEGORY 1A/1B AND 1C

4 July from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

ALL CATEGORIES (EXCEPT 1)

8 July form 1 p. m. to 2:15 p. m.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SUBSIDY?

Go to the Grant Application Page, register, and fill out the application form in full to automatically generate the appropriate application.

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, you must be registered with a personal Barcelona Activa account and have a linked company.

IMPORTANT: No documentation is required at the time of application.

Submit the application using your digital certificate via the Barcelona City Council’s E-Services Office, under the “Impulsem el que fas 2026” service.

IMPORTANT: Your registration number will serve as the reference number for your grant application.

Once you have registered your application on the council’s e-services portal, you will receive an email notifying you of the outcome.

IMPORTANT: This email will not be sent automatically. Please check your inbox regularly, as it may take a few days to arrive.

If your application has been processed successfully, you will find a link in that email to access the grant application page where you can upload the necessary documentation.

You must provide the documentation in PDF format within a maximum of 10 days from the date of notification.

Please send your queries about the programme to impulsemelquefas@barcelonactiva.cat

Apply now