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Open competition to qualify professionals of the National System of Early Intervention in Childhood

Updated : 28/11/2025

Five children sitting on the grass, on their backs, with their arms resting against each other, forming a line. They are in an outdoor environment, with trees and natural light in the background. On the image, in green letters, it reads: “Opening of competition to qualify SNIPI professionals. Until 11 December”. At the bottom, the logo and the text ‘Sistema Nacional de Intervenção Early in Childhood’ (National System for Early Intervention in Childhood) appear.

The contest is ongoing PEOPLE-2025-21, which aims to support qualification actions of professionals of the National System for Early Childhood Intervention (SNIPI). This call is co-financed by European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and by the Portuguese State, with a total allocation of €600,000, of which €510,000 This is European funding.

Support falls under the priority “More and better access to quality services”, in typology “Qualification and specialisation of the SNIPI”, and aims to strengthen the technical capacity of professionals working with children up to the age of six with changes in functions or at risk of developmental delay.

Who can apply?

  • higher education entities governed by public law (including those of a foundational nature);
  • Entities governed by private non-profit law, established as educational cooperatives.

The final recipients are SNIPI professionals, children and their families.

This initiative contributes to:

  • Single Strategy for the Rights of Children and Youth 2025-2035
  • National Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2025
  • National Child Guarantee Plan 2022-2030

It thus reinforces the commitment of the PEOPLE 2030 ensuring equal access to quality public services and promoting inclusion from an early age.

Deadline and submission Applications must be submitted by 18:00 on 11 December 2025, through the Funds Desk. It is recommended not to leave for the last few days, to avoid embarrassment in the process.

Clarifications

  • Fund Line: 800 10 35 10 (free call, working days, 09h00-18h00) | Linhadosfundos@linhadosfundos.pt
  • People 2030 Programme: 21 589 53 00 | geral@pessoas2030.gov.pt

Access here to AAC PEOPLE-2025-21