Subsidy regulation on initiatives moving, meeting, playing and sports

In this scheme the following definitions apply:

1. Initiative: a plan to improve the liveability in the village, neighborhood, neighbourhood or street and/or to strengthen social cohesion;
2. Initiator: a group of (organized) residents who submit an application to carry out an initiative;
3. Contribution: a grant of up to € 5,000 with which a group of (organized) residents of a core, district, neighborhood or street can purchase services and products to carry out their initiative;
4. Social interest: playing, moving and meeting in publicly accessible spaces promote health, social cohesion and a vibrant community;
5. Support: the initiator must demonstrate that local residents are involved;
6. College: the college of mayor and aldermen.

The provisions of this subsidy regulation only apply to the provision of subsidies by the college for the activities referred to in article 3.

Subsidy can only be provided if, in the opinion of the college, the subsidy application meets the following requirements:

1. The initiative must serve a broader societal interest and must not focus exclusively on the wishes or interests of one organization or a limited group;
2. The implementation of the initiative takes place on lands of the municipality of Gemert-Bakel that are publicly accessible and is aimed at the inhabitants of the municipality of Gemert-Bakel;
3. The initiator is responsible for the implementation of the initiative;
4. The initiative must comply with the laws and regulations and vision of the municipal policy;
5. The initiative fits into and strengthens the main and secondary structure of the play policy;
6. The initiative will be tested by municipal subject matter experts on safety, feasibility, and suitability for the public space;
7. The initiator is a non-profit group or organization;
8. The initiator must demonstrate that local residents are involved and that there is support for the initiative;
9. The initiator must demonstrate how the facility will be used structurally (daily or weekly) by residents. For example through training, workshops or lessons by associations, clubs, community sports coaches, et cetera;
10. The initiative is in line with a play and exercise friendly public space.

A grant amounts to 50% of the budgeted costs, with a maximum of € 5,000.

1. Subsidies will be granted in order of receipt of complete applications, until the subsidy ceiling established for the subsidy in question is reached.
2. If the applicant has had the opportunity to supplement the application pursuant to Article 4:5 of the General Administrative Law Act, the date of receipt of the application shall be the date on which the supplemented application is received.
3. If the established subsidy ceiling threatens to be exceeded or is exceeded due to the number of applications received on the same day, the applications received on that day will be ranked by lot.

1. An application is submitted using the application form initiatives moving, meeting, playing, and sports;
2. An incomplete application cannot be considered;
3. An application must include at least the following information:
   1. A description of the initiative in text and/or images;
   2. A financial justification for the construction, management, and maintenance, including a budget and maintenance plan;
   3. A cost estimate detailing how the initiative organizer will finance their share. This plan must, at a minimum, specify how the remaining 50% of the total costs will be covered if a maximum grant of 50% of the costs is awarded;
   4. A description of how the initiative contributes to a broader social interest.

An application for a subsidy may, notwithstanding article 7 paragraph 3 of the General Subsidy Ordinance Gemert-Bakel 2024(external link), be submitted no later than July 1, 2026.

The college decides, contrary to Article 8 paragraph 2 of the General Subsidy Ordinance Gemert-Bakel 2024(external link), 8 weeks after the complete application is submitted.

1. The initiator ensures that the subsidy is spent on the implementation of the initiative and accounts for the expenditure afterwards. If the subsidy amount is not fully spent a repayment by initiator must follow;
2. The initiator shall notify the college as soon as possible of changed circumstances that may be important for the implementation of the initiative;
3. The initiator makes agreements with the municipality of Gemert-Bakel on proper management, maintenance and reports in case of damage whereby the municipality of Gemert-Bakel retains the right to remove an object for example because of unsafety. The municipality of Gemert-Bakel is not responsible for damage to the play / exercise facility by third parties.

1. This subsidy scheme will enter into force on July 1, 2025.
2. This subsidy scheme will expire on July 1, 2026. The subsidy scheme will continue to apply to the settlement of subsidies applied for under this scheme.
3. This subsidy regulation will be cited as: Subsidy scheme initiatives moving, meeting, playing, and sports Gemert-Bakel.