Support for Ghent Associations & Civic Engagement (City of Ghent).
Last updated: 23 June 2026
Details
- Source (City of Ghent): https://stad.gent/nl/cultuur-vrije-tijd/vrije-tijd/ondersteuning-voor-gents-engagement
Who is this for?
This page is relevant if you:
- are active in a Ghent association or a citizen initiative, or
- want to start an association in Ghent,
… and you are looking for support, benefits, subsidies, space/materials, or information about volunteers.
What can you find on the City of Ghent page?
The page provides a starting point with links to:
1) Subsidies and fundraising
- Overview of possible subsidy streams (e.g., Samen aan Zet, sports subsidies, subsidies for youth work initiatives, cultural/artistic subsidies, global solidarity, …).
- Additional information about crowdfunding.
2) Material support
- Finding a space: e.g., halls/locations in Ghent, temporary use, neighbourhood secretariats.
- Borrowing materials: lending services and practical info about events (permits, materials, subsidies, …).
3) Volunteering
- Where you can find volunteers or post vacancies (e.g., Give a Day).
- Link to the Flemish Support Centre for Volunteering for information/advice on rights, obligations and insurance.
Contact (City of Ghent)
- Email: engagement@stad.gent
- Phone: +32 9 267 03 45
- You can also make an appointment at the City Office via the link on the source page.
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