GEINNOVA has completed the training course “Techniques and Tools for the Development of Local Projects. Special Focus on Projects Funded through European Funds”, aimed at professionals and municipal representatives from the Federación Canaria de Municipios (FECAM).
The course, delivered between 1 and 30 June 2026, focused on strengthening the capacity of local teams to identify European funding opportunities, design competitive proposals and manage projects aligned with the needs and priorities of their territories.
From local needs to European projects
Through this training programme, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the full lifecycle of European projects, covering all stages from identifying funding opportunities and defining project ideas to proposal development, administrative management and financial reporting.
The programme addressed key topics such as the European Union’s financial framework, NextGenerationEU funds, the Logical Framework Approach and Theory of Change, competitive proposal writing, budget planning, eligible costs, audit procedures and fraud prevention measures.
The course also included contents related to project communication, visibility requirements and impact management, with particular attention to building international cooperation networks and ensuring the sustainability of project results.
Tools to promote local development through European funding
The training followed a practical approach, providing participants with methodologies and tools that can be directly applied in their professional environment. The objective was to support municipal teams in transforming local challenges and priorities into structured projects with the potential to access European funding.
Throughout the course, participants worked on essential elements such as needs analysis, opportunity identification, activity planning, indicator definition and the correct technical and financial management of initiatives.
This capacity-building action contributes to strengthening the role of local authorities as active players in the European funding ecosystem, enabling them to develop innovative solutions with social, economic and territorial impact.
GEINNOVA’s commitment to strengthening public sector capacities
The completion of this training programme reinforces GEINNOVA’s experience in designing and delivering specialised learning initiatives for public administrations, combining training, innovation and practical knowledge in the management of national and European projects.
Through this collaboration with FECAM, GEINNOVA continues to support municipal teams in developing strategic skills to address new challenges and make the most of the opportunities offered by European programmes.
