The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, is set to allocate more than 470 million euros to NGOs and other organizations to assist asylum-seeking immigrants. This significant investment, spanning from July 2025 to June 2026, is a central component of the state’s reception system and will be managed by third-sector entities, foundations, and other concerted actors.
The official document outlines the public prices per place and day that the state will pay to the awarded organizations. Rates range from 32 euros per day in the autonomy phase to 150 euros per day for foster families caring for highly vulnerable individuals, such as those with severe illnesses, disabilities, or victims of violence. The system comprises several phases: an initial assessment and referral phase, followed by standard reception (with two tariff levels), reception for people in precarious situations, enhanced reception, and finally, the autonomy phase. The forecast for monthly places varies throughout the year, peaking in the summer months of 2025.
The largest volume of expenditure will be concentrated in the regular reception phases, totaling over 250 million euros. Other significant figures include 88 million euros for the initial assessment phase and 52 million euros for the final autonomy phase, which aims to facilitate the integration of beneficiaries through housing assistance and career counseling.
The government justifies these figures by the continued increase in applications for international protection and the commitments made to Brussels regarding immigrant reception. However, the volume of expenditure has drawn criticism from sectors demanding more transparency in fund allocation and stricter evaluation of the activities of beneficiary institutions. Data indicates, for example, that an NGO managing 50 daily places for highly vulnerable individuals could receive over 2 million euros annually in this category alone. Simultaneously, other organizations will manage thousands of places in standard phases, with rates between 50 and 58 euros per day per person.
This planning is part of the state reception system, which operates through multi-year agreements between the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration and selected social entities. The forecast for the 2025-2026 period anticipates that more than 30,000 beds per month will remain in operation, with adjustments based on need and capacity.
