The Subsidy Scheme Aanjaagfonds is a scheme of the Municipality of Arnhem and was created specifically to support sustainable neighborhood and community initiatives in the implementation of their activities. The scheme applies to initiatives that focus on energy transition and making your neighborhood climate proof.
Terms
- You organize the initiative with 2 or more residents from the neighborhood.
- The initiative is in the municipality of Arnhem.
- The initiative has yet to start, retroactive funding is not possible.
- For all terms and conditions, see the Booster Fund grant scheme.
Use of the Booster Fund
You can use the Booster Fund to start and develop sustainable initiatives in your neighborhood. With the subsidy amount you can get partial compensation for the deployment of a booster or organizational and communication costs. The sustainable measures themselves will not be reimbursed.
You can think of room rental, catering, costs for flyers and legal advice.
After the application, an advisor from the municipality reviews with you what is needed. For example, you will receive support for organizing activities such as:
- a thermal camera walk through the neighborhood
- an insulation collective purchasing action
- a neighborhood sustainability fair.
There are 3 categories for which you can apply for a grant:
- Sustainable start-ups (maximum 500 euros)
- Sustainable go-getters (up to 10,000 euros)
- Sustainable fullers (maximum 20,000 euros)
Request
You can apply for the grant online using the "apply for grant" button. What to look out for when completing the online application:
- The application must be submitted by 1 person from the initiative.
- The other promoters must authorize the applicant.
- Attach completed authorization forms during the online application.
- You must have at least 1 completed and signed authorization form (pdf, 213 kB) Add, because you must apply with at least 2 neighbors.