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Support for Ghent Associations & Civic Engagement (City of Ghent).

Last updated: 23 June 2026

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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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