Conditions for applying

Before submitting an application for a donation for a residents’ initiative, please check that you satisfy the conditions set by Fonds 1818. 

  • The residents’ initiative must involve residents in the same street or neighbourhood.
  • All applicants must live in the street or neighbourhood where the initiative is taking place.
  • You cannot apply for more than €1.500.
  • The initiative does not involve a foundation or association, which could make the application.
  • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
  • The activity is planned in the Fonds 1818 region.
  • Multiple local residents will benefit from the initiative.
  • The project does not aim to make money.
  • Everyone involved in the initiative is working on a voluntary basis. A professional may be hired in temporarily if necessary. 
  • You can only apply for a donation for the same project once a year.
  • The project must start at least two weeks after the next closing date. 
  • The project must start within six months of the donation being allocated.
  • The money is not intended for buying sports materials or other valuable equipment, such as trampolines, computers, printers, beamers, photo and video equipment.
  • The maximum donation for street and neighbourhood parties is €300.
  • Please compile a detailed budget for the costs. Applications for projects without a budget will not be processed.
  • The plan must be submitted by at least three applicants. They may not be related or live at the same address.