Support lines to associations in Porto are now open

The Emergency Support Line to Associations in Porto, worth 150 thousand euros, is open from 28th April till 8th May.

After the Municipal Executive approval of this measure, the application form is available at the Municipality's website. This mechanism aims to immediately contribute to associations' petty cash found.

According to the councillor for Housing and Social Cohesion, Fernando Paulo, the goal is to "apply the entire amount of 150 thousand euros" among the associations that are in need of that support; as such, the amounts granted may differ from one association to another, as referred by the councillor.

The funding "Emergency Support line to Associations in Porto - COVID.19" is available starting 28th April, upon application, and it includes all operating expenses, such as rent, building charges, water, electricity, gas bills and other expenses in goods and services of the present year.

Although it is the municipal policy to refuse subsidisation models, and the option is to support the social and cultural fabric via specific programmes to support their activities, content creation or public interest services, Porto City Hall considers that "these are exceptional times, and many associations are facing serious liquidity problems to solve their obligations regarding current expenses, as many of those had to follow the compulsory tying-up".

This support is crucial for this associations as "they continue to perform a relevant role as privileged social spaces, enhancing identity and affectivity, free time activities, cultural, recreational and sports activities, contributing to the city cohesion in several dimensions that are important to preserve".

Dates and applications

Applications should be formalized between 28th April and 8th May 2020 (until 23h59min59s), by filling in the form and sending it to "Pedido de Apoio" exclusively to the email: linha.apoioassociacoes@cm-porto.pt, after consulting the rules for the conferral of support.

Information requests via email linha.apoioassociacoes@cm-porto.pt