Consumer protection: contributions associations (concession)

Associations registered in the list of consumer and user associations may apply for a contribution to cover both fixed operating costs and costs related to the activities carried out. The maximum amount of the contribution that can be granted is EUR 4,000.00 per year.

The association must be registered on the list of consumer and user associations.

Consumer associations registered in the special list kept by the Autonomous Province of Trento may apply for the contribution.

The interested party submits the application by one of the following means

1. by sending it by email to the PEC address indicated on the form;
2. by delivering it directly to the competent provincial structure, or to any other peripheral office of the Province
3. by sending it by registered mail A.R;
4. by sending it by fax to 0461/494747.

The interested party must submit the application by attaching to it:

1. signed copy of the information notice pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 EU Regulation no. 679 of 2016;
2. copy of a valid identity document.

The application must be submitted in the period from 1 November to 30 November, for costs and activities to be carried out in the following year

The competent office, within the deadline indicated, will adopt the concession acts. The interested party shall be notified of the grant.

The association, at the end of the year to which the grant refers, shall submit the request for settlement (for further information see the relevant sheet in the "Further information" section below).

Information on the status of the procedure can be obtained from the relevant office (contact details can be found in this information sheet).

If the structure fails to comply with the procedural deadline, the interested party may apply to the Director General of the Department of Crafts, Commerce, Promotion, Sport and Tourism to request the conclusion of the procedure.