The Local Government Board of Orihuela City Council has approved specific guidelines for a new round of grants aimed at promoting and revitalizing local commerce in 2025, according to board secretary Mónica Pastor. These grants, managed by the Department of Commerce, will be awarded through a competitive process and are designed to support projects that promote commercial activity through promotional, cultural, educational, or modernization initiatives.
Eligible applicants include local business associations, hospitality groups, and public law corporations based in Orihuela. The grants may cover up to 90% of project costs, with a maximum of:
- €5,000 per promotional activity,
- €6,000 for conferences or industry events,
- €1,500 for training initiatives.
This funding initiative is part of the 2025–2027 Municipal Strategic Subsidy Plan, reinforcing Orihuela City Council’s commitment to strengthening local commerce.
In addition, Pastor announced that the Local Government Board has approved the awarding of the contract for the ‘Refluye mi río’ project, focused on restoring the river ecosystem and reducing flood risks along the Segura River as it passes through Orihuela.
The contract was awarded to the joint venture UTE Natura Constructiva – José Savall Ronda for a total of €3,634,487.09 (VAT included). The project has a scheduled execution period of four months from the signing of the project initiation agreement.
Funded 95% by the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, and supported by the European Union’s Next Generation funds, the project aims to enhance Orihuela’s natural environment resilience against extreme weather events while promoting the restoration of its river ecosystem.
