Madrid launches birth and adoption grant scheme

Eligible families in Madrid can receive up to 1,000 euros for children born or adopted between September 2026 and December 2027.

The has launched its 2026-2027 grant scheme for births and adoptions. Eligible families can receive a one-off payment of 500, 750, or 1,000 euros, with the specific amount determined by the child's birth order among their siblings.

Applicants must be or legal residents registered on the Madrid municipal census for five uninterrupted years before the event. The aid covers babies born or adopted between 1 September 2026 and 31 December 2027, including young children.

This scheme features no income or wealth limits and exempts applicants from being up to date with or obligations. Applications are submitted via the municipal or in person within two months of the birth or adoption.