Themes and budgets
In 2025, residents can submit projects under 5 themes. A portion of the total budget – €750.000 – is available for each theme. Each project can request funding up to 20% of the allocated budget per theme.
Arts and culture – €150,000
Submit projects up to €30,000
Cultural activities bring creativity, connection and energy to our city. Think of neighbourhood art projects, workshops, exhibitions or performances in public spaces—whether on a square, in a school or at a care home.
If you have an idea for a cultural activity, and you're working alone or as a group without a formal organisation, this is the right theme for you. If you're part of an association or club, consider submitting your idea under the ‘Community associations’ theme.
Art and culture open our eyes, challenge our thinking and lift our spirits.
How will your idea help make Maastricht an even more vibrant cultural city?
Stronger together – €150,000
Submit projects up to €30,000
Life is better when we support one another. It’s about being there for each other, working together, listening and appreciating our differences. You might want to organise activities that bring people in your area together—so no one feels left out. Or maybe set up a community sharing cupboard where neighbours can exchange non-perishable food or household items.
What’s your idea for building a community where everyone feels welcome and valued?
Greening the city – €225,000
Submit projects up to €45,000
Green spaces make neighbourhoods healthier and more pleasant, and they help us cope with heat and heavy rain. You might want to start a community garden, a sensory garden or plant greenery along building fronts. You could install bee hotels, add trees or create flower beds around parking spaces.
How would you make Maastricht greener—and help boost the wellbeing of both people and nature?
Sport and physical activity – €150,000
Submit projects up to €30,000
Being active is important for everyone—young and old. Sport, outdoor play and physical activity are great for our health and our social lives. Your idea could be anything from creating a playground for toddlers to organising sporting activities for teenagers or sports games for all ages.
What’s your plan to get your neighbourhood moving?
Community associations – €75,000
Submit projects up to €15,000
This theme is for formal associations with a social or community focus. If you’re part of a foundation or an informal club, please submit your idea under one of the other themes.
This theme could include sports clubs—like football or walking groups—green associations for gardening, local history or nature, neighbourhood groups or associations for older residents or specific communities. Cultural associations such as theatre, dance or music groups are also welcome.
How could your association help make Maastricht stronger, more connected or more creative?
