Hengelo residents can apply for funding to boost neighborhood connections
Residents of Hengelo can now apply for subsidies up to €25,000 to launch social initiatives in their neighborhoods. The Residents' Fund aims to combat loneliness, foster community ties, and create a more inclusive living environment for all.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Fund Name | Residents' Fund |
| Location | Hengelo, Overijssel |
| Eligible Applicants | Residents, associations, and foundations in Hengelo |
| Subsidy Categories | Category 1: €2,000 – €7,500 (small-scale initiatives) |
| Category 2: €7,501 – €25,000 (larger, sustainable initiatives) | |
| Application Period | Now until December 31, 2026 |
| Preparatory Support | Intake interviews available via phone (14 074) or online contact form |
| Website for Applications | Residents' Fund |
The municipality of Hengelo plays a key role in fostering social cohesion by providing financial support and guidance to local initiatives. Through the Residents' Fund, it empowers citizens to take an active role in improving their neighborhoods and strengthening community bonds.
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Wanted: Initiatives that Connect Hengelo
Residents of Hengelo can once again get to work with social initiatives in their neighborhood. The municipality of Hengelo is reopening the Residents' Fund. With this subsidy scheme, residents get the chance to make their neighborhood more social, stronger, and more connected.
The fund supports initiatives that contribute to a pleasant living environment and a solid social base. Residents can now already request an intake interview to discuss their idea.
Which initiatives are eligible?
The Residents' Fund is intended for all residents, associations, and foundations of Hengelo who have plans to strengthen their neighborhood or district. It can involve activities that combat loneliness, stimulate encounters, promote cooperation in the neighborhood, or contribute to an inclusive and accessible environment.
There are two subsidy categories available:
- Category 1: subsidy of €2000 to €7500 for small-scale initiatives.
- Category 2: subsidy of €7501 to €25,000 for larger plans, including initiatives with a sustainable or structural setup.
You can request a preparatory conversation
It is possible to request a preparatory conversation before submitting an application. During this intake interview, employees of the municipality think along with the idea, feasibility, and application. A conversation can be requested by phone at 14 074 or via the contact form on www.hengelo.nl/contact.
Alderman Marie-José Luttikholt emphasizes the importance of the fund: “The social base revolves around a strong, committed community where people know how to find and support each other. The Residents' Fund helps residents to start initiatives themselves that make their neighborhood more beautiful and social.”
Applications can be submitted now!
From now until December 31, 2026, residents can submit their subsidy application. This can be done on Residents' Fund.