haarlemSep 9, 2026, 12:00

Help decide which Haarlem residents receive funding for a good idea

Haarlem is seeking a new resident from the centrum area to join the Initiatiefraad, a council that evaluates and funds local community projects. Interested individuals over the age of 16 can apply for the uncompensated position by September 27, 2026, with the final selection determined through a lottery.

The city of Haarlem has announced it is seeking a new representative for the centrum district to join the Initiatiefraad. This council is responsible for evaluating proposals and distributing the annual budget allocated for community-led neighborhood initiatives. The board consists of five local residents, with one person selected to represent each city area. The role requires a commitment of four to five hours per month, including meetings held every three weeks, and is an uncompensated position.

Interested residents must be at least 16 years old and currently reside in the centrum area. Applicants can submit their candidacy via email to the city administration by September 27, 2026. Because only one position is available for this district, a lottery system will be used to select the successful candidate from the pool of applicants. This process ensures that local residents have a direct say in determining which neighborhood projects receive funding for the upcoming year.

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Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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