Thinking and participating in Apeldoorn
Wherever possible, residents and entrepreneurs are given every opportunity to think and participate. This is how we build our society, city, villages and neighbourhoods together. There are many ways to think and participate.
Greening the street or neighbourhood
Do you know a place in your neighbourhood where you would like to see more greenery? Or do you have your own beautiful, creative idea to make your street or neighbourhood greener?
Go toArea participation
Do you want to contribute to society or influence policy? Area participants can apply for an annual grant.
Go toCrowdfunding for your idea
Are you looking for money, resources or manpower for your project? On For Apeldoorn, you can start a crowdfunding and make your initiative visible.
Go toFind a space for your idea
Do you want to organise an activity but are still looking for a space? Then take a look at the website of Makelpunt Apeldoorn. Here you will find a list of spaces to rent for (social) activities.
Go toInitiative broker
Do you have an idea? The initiative broker is happy to think along with you. For example, whether you can get a subsidy. And she will help you find the right contacts.
Go toWatching policy-making
Would you like to follow along as we make (policy) plans? Through the vitality agenda, you can contribute to plans that benefit everyone.
Go toGrant for your initiative
Do you have an idea for an initiative to make Apeldoorn a bit nicer, more fun, better or more social? You may be able to get a grant for that. Or be inspired by other residents' initiatives.
Read more about resident initiatives View examples of resident initiatives
The grant budget for residents’ initiatives for 2026 has been allocated
There has been a great deal of interest in the grant scheme for residents’ initiatives. As a result, the budget for 2026 has been fully allocated. You can no longer apply for a grant for this year.
Will there be another budget?
The budget for 2026 has been fully utilised. Funding is likely to become available again in 2027. As soon as further details are known, they will be posted on this page. Please keep a close eye on this website.
Do you have a small project (up to €5,000)?
Do you have an idea for making your neighbourhood more attractive, more enjoyable or more sociable? The grant budget for 2026 has been exhausted. As soon as funding becomes available again, we’ll let you know on this website.
Do you have any questions at this stage, or would you like us to help you explore the options? If so, please get in touch with the initiative brokers via initiatievenmakelaar@apeldoorn.nl.
Do you have a large-scale initiative (over €5,000)?
Are you planning to organise a large-scale citizens’ initiative? If so, please contact the initiative brokers via initiatievenmakelaar@apeldoorn.nl. You don’t have to wait until 2027. The initiative brokers would be happy to discuss the options with you.
Are you organising an event to mark the New Year?
Would you like to organise an event over the New Year period? From 1 September You can once again apply for a grant for New Year’s initiatives. For more information, please visit the page about this scheme.
Your influence on the municipal council
There are several ways you can participate in and influence the municipal council. Are you interested in politics and would you like to participate actively? Then the Politically Active course might be for you. You can also talk to the council or speak at a meeting.