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BOE-A-2026-16656 ·31 July 2026 ·Royal Decree High impact
Subsidies

Ministry of the Interior: direct grant awards authorized for Cruz Roja Española and UNED

Royal Decree 635/2026 regulates the direct award of grants in specific areas of the Ministry of the Interior. It enables Cruz Roja Española to collaborate with the National Civil Protection System for emergency response, aid supply, and operations such as 'Operación Paso del Estrecho 2026' (I). Additionally, it formalizes collaboration with UNED to guarantee access to higher education for prison populations through distance learning (II).

In 2 key points

  1. The Spanish Red Cross acts as a collaborating entity of the National Civil Protection System in emergencies and disasters (I). (I)
  2. UNED manages distance university education for the prison population in correctional facilities (II). (II)

How it affects those involved

For the Spanish Red Cross, the regulation consolidates its status as a collaborating entity of the National Civil Protection System, enabling it to provide human and material resources during emergencies and drills (I). For UNED, it secures its role as a key university centre for prison education, managing enrolments, materials, and teaching staff for inmates (II). The Ministry of the Interior streamlines disaster response and guarantees fundamental rights in prisons through these direct funding channels.

Frequently asked questions

What functions can Cruz Roja Española carry out under this regulation?
It can provide food and clothing, psychological intervention, search and rescue, and the setup of shelters (I).
How is higher education guaranteed in prison centres?
Through collaboration with UNED, which provides distance learning infrastructure, enrolment management and teaching materials (II).

Lifecycle

2026-07-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-08-01Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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