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Applications for OTLJ Summer 2026 sub-programmes until April 30
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Applications for OTLJ Summer 2026 sub-programmes until April 30
Regional Government already supported over 125 projects promoting creativity and young talent, with investment exceeding €263,000
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Regional Government already supported over 125 projects promoting creativity and young talent, with investment exceeding €263,000
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
March 5, 2026 Applications for OTLJ Summer 2026 sub-programmes until April 30
February 12, 2026 Regional Government already supported over 125 projects promoting creativity and young talent, with investment exceeding €263,000
February 6, 2026 Regional Government includes artisans in support measure for short-term artistic residencies aimed at young people
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Applications for OTLJ Summer 2026 sub-programmes until April 30
Nota de Imprensa
March 5, 2026
Applications for OTLJ Summer 2026 sub-programmes until April 30
Applications for the 2026 summer edition of the OTLJ sub-programmes "Holiday Occupation," "Summer in Occupation," and "Active Youth" are open until April 30. These programmes are promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth. Applications are open simultaneously for young people and project promoters. They must be submitted on the Youth Portal at juventude.azores.gov.pt. The "Holiday Occupation" sub-programme is open to young people aged 14 to 24 residing in the Azores, who are currently enrolled in the 9th grade, or equivalent, or in secondary education. The projects under these two sub-programmes run for 20 working days in July and August and cannot exceed five hours daily.  Young people receive a grant of €3 per hour, which could total €207. The new "Summer Employment" sub-programme, created in 2025, is aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 living in the Azores, who are enrolled in secondary, general or vocational education, or higher education. The projects run from July to August, totalling 35 working days, starting no later than the 5th working day of July, up to a maximum of 20 hours a week, without exceeding 5 hours a day. Young people receive a grant of €4 per hour, which could total €560 if they complete their entire occupation.  The “Active Youth” sub-programme is aimed at young people aged 15 to 24 living in the Azores, who are in situations of social vulnerability and covered by projects promoted by Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS). The projects run for 20 working days in July or August and cannot exceed five hours daily. Young people placed in this sub-programme are awarded a grant of €3 per hour, which could total €207. The new OTLJ regulations were published in January 2025. Following the revision promoted by the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition government of regulations that had not been updated for seven years, support grants were increased by 20%, and the application period was extended from one to two months. In addition,  the "Summer in Occupation" programme was created, and more promoting entities were included to increase the offer and diversification of leisure activities for young people residing in the Azores during the summer months. All information on OTLJ is available for consultation on the Youth Portal.
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Regional Government already supported over 125 projects promoting creativity and young talent, with investment exceeding €263,000
Nota de Imprensa
February 12, 2026
Regional Government already supported over 125 projects promoting creativity and young talent, with investment exceeding €263,000
The Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, has already supported more than 125 projects under the AECT - Support Programme for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Young Talent, with an investment of over €263,000. According to Maria João Carreiro, the “significant uptake” of the AECT, created in 2023 by the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition Government, confirms the “scope of this financial instrument to support youth initiative and entrepreneurship” in the creative and performing arts. “The AECT is a programme designed to stimulate entrepreneurial skills and initiative among young people in creative fields. For this reason, it provides different types of support for different projects, ranging from artistic residencies to small projects requiring an initial boost, high-potential projects and training,” explained the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment. The AECT includes, among others, the START, IMPACT and REART measures, for which applications are currently underway and must be submitted on the Youth Portal at juventude.azores.gov.pt. The START measure, for which applications are open until February 28, aims to support the implementation of small projects in youth entrepreneurship and creativity that contribute to the initial impetus for youth creation and innovation. Approved projects must start in the second half of this year for a period of up to six months and with overall funding of up to €1,500. The IMPACT measure, for which applications are open until March 31, is designed to support creative and entrepreneurial initiatives by young people that have an impact on the community and/or potential for sustainability. Projects, running for up to 12 months, must start in the second half of this year and are eligible for public funding of up to €5,000. The REART measure supports innovative projects in the form of short-term artistic residencies lasting three to five days, involving up to three young people per residency. Funding for each project can reach €1,500 (€100 per day per participant), with a requirement to present the project to the local community. Young people aged 16 to 30 who are born or resident in the Azores, informal groups of young people, non-profit organisations based in the region and the Houses of the Azores can apply for AECT projects to promote Azorean identity. Artisans registered with the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores can apply for the REART measure. All information about the AECT can be found at juventude.azores.gov.pt.
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