Timeline

This page explains the timeline of Burgerbegroting Maastricht (Maastricht Citizens' Budget). Find out when each round begins and what happens in that round.

The budgetary process of Burgerbegroting consists of 4 rounds, each involving important decisions made by you and other residents about how the (increased) budget of 750,000 euros will be spent.

Round 1: choosing themes - April 2023 

Round 2: distributing funds - June 2023 

These are the 10 chosen themes with the budgets:

  1. Activities to build social connections in the neighbourhood:€ 138.750
  2. Greening parks and streets:€ 136.071
  3. Caring for each other: € 35.357
  4. Future-proofing community associations:€ 76.071
  5. Attractive streets and squares:€ 92.143
  6. Street art and cultural displays in public spaces:€ 87.857 
  7. Local sports pitches and play areas:€ 92.143 
  8. Supporting community culture spaces, incubators, studios: € 25.714
  9. Inclusion for all: € 34.821
  10. Urban farming and community gardening: € 31.071

Round 3: project proposals – 18th June to November

  • Submit projects via the website - 18 June to 18 July
  • Working out projects with promoters and officials - 19 June to 9 October
  • Officially assess projects for feasibility and viability - 10 October to 3 November
  • Board adopts final project list - 4 November to 28 November


Round 4: selecting projects at a celebratory closing event - December 2023