66 projects approved so far, new format for closing event
The assessment of the 122 projects submitted to Burgerbegroting Maastricht (Maastricht’s Citizens’ Budget) is well underway. 66 projects have already been approved for the voting round in early 2025. Voting will be available online and at a physical closing event on Saturday, 1 February 2025.
66 projects currently approved for voting
A total of 122 projects were submitted this year, requesting a total amount of €1,821,585.99 including a 10% buffer for unforeseen costs. The municipality started reviewing the projects in late September, and progress has been smooth, partly due to improvements based on last year’s experiences. 66 projects have currently been approved for the voting round, and applicants for these projects will be notified personally. Assessment continues for the remaining projects.
2 submissions under the ‘Greening the neighbourhood’ theme are being redirected to Mijn Groen Maastricht (My Green Maastricht), a scheme for small greening projects in the applicant’s local (public) area that are managed by the applicant themselves after completion. This will give other projects submitted under this theme a better chance of receiving funding from Burgerbegroting Maastricht.
Voting options: online and physical event
This is the first time residents can vote online, with voting available in January. The physical event is scheduled for Saturday, 1 February 2025 and will feature an information market. The physical event, scheduled for Saturday, 1 February 2025, will feature an information market with a separate area for each theme. Residents can attend without prior registration. A magazine will also be available with details of all projects. Applicants will be present to answer any questions.
Everyone has the chance to participate with online voting and a more accessible final event. Save the date and make your voice heard!
