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Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azorean Government certifies "Registos do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres" with craft Geographical Indication seal
Azorean Government certifies "Registos do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres" with craft Geographical Indication seal
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
February 6, 2026
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
December 6, 2025
Azorean Government certifies "Registos do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres" with craft Geographical Indication seal
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Nota de Imprensa
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications are now open for SIDART-Incentive System for the Development of Azorean Handicrafts, with a budget of €200,000. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal, applications must be submitted exclusively online by March 31 via the Azorean Handicrafts digital platform at artesanato.azores.gov.pt. This incentive system aims to promote the sustainable development of craft activities within the regional economy through a series of measures designed to enhance the quality of production and competitiveness of craft businesses in the Azores. SIDART supports investments in training, qualification and innovation projects for craft products, as well as commercialisation and promotion, alongside investments in production structures and equipment for Craft Production Units. In May 2022, the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition Government reviewed the regulations governing this incentive system, which is unique in the country, with a view to making it “better suited to the needs and expectations of artisans and ensuring even better conditions for them to continue investing in the creation and promotion of handicrafts,” stressed Maria João Carreiro. Accordingly, the new regulation has broadened the scope of expenses eligible for reimbursement, such as accommodation expenses for participation in fairs or exhibitions and training, with a maximum support limit of €50 per day for domestic travel and €90 per day for travel abroad. Support under SIDART, with applications opening annually, ranges from a minimum of €200 to a maximum of €20,000, and is non-repayable. It can cover up to a limit of 50% of eligible expenses in the case of applications from the islands of São Miguel and Terceira, and 60% for the other islands in the archipelago (Santa Maria, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo).
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications are now open for SIDART-Incentive System for the Development of Azorean Handicrafts, with a budget of €200,000. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal, applications must be submitted exclusively online by March 31 via the Azorean Handicrafts digital platform at artesanato.azores.gov.pt. This incentive system aims to promote the sustainable development of craft activities within the regional economy through a series of measures designed to enhance the quality of production and competitiveness of craft businesses in the Azores. SIDART supports investments in training, qualification and innovation projects for craft products, as well as commercialisation and promotion, alongside investments in production structures and equipment for Craft Production Units. In May 2022, the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition Government reviewed the regulations governing this incentive system, which is unique in the country, with a view to making it “better suited to the needs and expectations of artisans and ensuring even better conditions for them to continue investing in the creation and promotion of handicrafts,” stressed Maria João Carreiro. Accordingly, the new regulation has broadened the scope of expenses eligible for reimbursement, such as accommodation expenses for participation in fairs or exhibitions and training, with a maximum support limit of €50 per day for domestic travel and €90 per day for travel abroad. Support under SIDART, with applications opening annually, ranges from a minimum of €200 to a maximum of €20,000, and is non-repayable. It can cover up to a limit of 50% of eligible expenses in the case of applications from the islands of São Miguel and Terceira, and 60% for the other islands in the archipelago (Santa Maria, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo).
Nota de Imprensa
February 6, 2026
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
The application period for REART – Short-Term Artistic Residencies, implemented by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth (DRJ), under AECT – Support Programme for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Young Talent, is open until February 28. Applications must be submitted on the Youth Portal at juventude.azores.gov.pt. Private non-profit organisations and artisans certified by the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA) are eligible to apply, as announced on Thursday at a session for artisans promoted by DRJ in partnership with CADA, which took place at the "Azores in a Box" space in Portas do Mar, Ponta Delgada. The event was broadcast online to all the islands. The projects, to be carried out between April 1 and November 30, 2026, must have a minimum duration of three days and a maximum of five days. They should also involve up to three young people, aged 18 to 30, for each approved and supported residency project. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal, a maximum of 10 projects will be approved this year. Each project can receive funding of up to €1,500 (€100/day per participant). The REART measure aims to promote and stimulate opportunities for young people residing in the Azores to develop skills in different creative areas, exchange and assimilate cultural and artistic experiences, particularly with Azorean artisans and their craftsmanship, and publicly present the results of the creative process to the local community. Created in March 2023 by the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition government, the AECT – Support Programme for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Young Talent seeks to promote creative areas among young people by fostering favourable conditions for the artistic and cultural promotion of young people, as well as encouraging their cultural participation, entrepreneurship and initiative. The programme also includes the START measures, with applications open until February 28, and IMPACT, with applications open until March 31, both at juventude.azores.gov.pt.
February 6, 2026
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
The application period for REART – Short-Term Artistic Residencies, implemented by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth (DRJ), under AECT – Support Programme for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Young Talent, is open until February 28. Applications must be submitted on the Youth Portal at juventude.azores.gov.pt. Private non-profit organisations and artisans certified by the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA) are eligible to apply, as announced on Thursday at a session for artisans promoted by DRJ in partnership with CADA, which took place at the "Azores in a Box" space in Portas do Mar, Ponta Delgada. The event was broadcast online to all the islands. The projects, to be carried out between April 1 and November 30, 2026, must have a minimum duration of three days and a maximum of five days. They should also involve up to three young people, aged 18 to 30, for each approved and supported residency project. Under the terms of the Order issued by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published in the Official Journal, a maximum of 10 projects will be approved this year. Each project can receive funding of up to €1,500 (€100/day per participant). The REART measure aims to promote and stimulate opportunities for young people residing in the Azores to develop skills in different creative areas, exchange and assimilate cultural and artistic experiences, particularly with Azorean artisans and their craftsmanship, and publicly present the results of the creative process to the local community. Created in March 2023 by the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition government, the AECT – Support Programme for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Young Talent seeks to promote creative areas among young people by fostering favourable conditions for the artistic and cultural promotion of young people, as well as encouraging their cultural participation, entrepreneurship and initiative. The programme also includes the START measures, with applications open until February 28, and IMPACT, with applications open until March 31, both at juventude.azores.gov.pt.
