The local government of José Luis Sanz has approved the provisional resolution of grants for non-profit LGTBI associations. A total of €176,000 will be distributed among 16 groups, and €16,000 has been returned as unallocated.
The City Council of Seville, led by José Luis Sanz, has given the green light to the provisional resolution of grants for non-profit LGTBI associations and groups for the year 2026. In total, €176,000 will be distributed among sixteen entities, while another €16,000 has been returned to municipal funds as it was not allocated. The only denied application corresponds to an association that was not registered in the Municipal Register of Entities.
Two grant modalities for diverse projects
The grants are structured into two modalities. Modality A is aimed at awareness, training, culture, and visibility projects. It includes initiatives such as information programmes against transphobia, ludopedagogical strategies to prevent violence, queer choirs, and socio-educational circuits against LGTBIfobia. Meanwhile, Modality B focuses on the creation and maintenance of so-called "Visible Points", comprehensive support, advice, and accompaniment spaces for sexual diversity in various areas of the capital, such as Polígono Sur, the Macarena District, or ERACIS areas.
According to the municipal resolution, €16,000 remaining specifically from Modality A has been returned, indicating that the funds allocated for this category were not exhausted. The City Council emphasizes that the process has been swift and transparent, with a high acceptance rate of the applications submitted.
The beneficiary entities and the only exclusion
Among the associations that will receive funding are long-standing groups defending LGTBI rights, as well as new entities that have submitted innovative projects. The complete list of beneficiaries has been published in the Official Bulletin of the Province and can be consulted on the municipal website. The only excluded entity has been C.D. Chicotá Vida Saludable Ocio y Cultural, which requested €8,000 for its project "Chicotá: sport, well-being, and inclusion" under Modality A. The denial was due to the fact that it is not registered in the Municipal Register of Entities, a mandatory requirement to apply for these grants.
The City Council reminds interested entities that they must be up to date with their registration and tax obligations to access future calls. The provisional resolution can be appealed within ten working days.
Impact on the neighbourhoods of Seville
The "Visible Points" of Modality B will have a direct impact on neighbourhoods such as Polígono Sur, one of the most disadvantaged areas of the city, and in the Macarena District, where sexual diversity often faces social barriers. These spaces will offer psychological support, legal advice, and accompaniment to LGTBI individuals, especially young people and seniors who suffer discrimination. The City Council hopes that, with this network, cases of LGTBIfobia will be reduced and real inclusion will be promoted in all districts.
The Councillor for Equality, Blanca Gastalver, stated in a press release that "these grants reinforce the local government's commitment to diversity and the fight against discrimination." She also encouraged unregistered entities to regularise their situation for future calls.
One step further in municipal LGTBI policy
Seville thus consolidates itself as one of the Andalusian cities with the highest investment in LGTBI policies, with a budget that exceeds previous years. In 2025, the budget was €150,000, so the increase to €176,000 represents a 17% increase in funding. However, the municipal opposition has criticized that there is still a long way to go regarding housing and employment for the community. The local government assures that these grants are just part of a broader strategy that includes training for officials and awareness campaigns in schools.
For the residents of Seville, the news means that in the coming months they will be able to find accessible support points in their neighbourhoods, with extended hours and specialised staff. The beneficiary associations have until the end of February to submit the necessary documentation and begin executing the projects in March.
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