Potsdam is looking for partner: Make the difference in the Bürger budget 2026!

Potsdam is looking for partner: Make the difference in the Bürger budget 2026!

Potsdam, Deutschland - Potsdam faces an exciting challenge: In order to further expand the 2026 participation budget, local partners are required! As can be seen from a current communication of City Report in 2026, who is intended to collect and implement the creative ideas of the citizens in 2026. This initiative gives the Potsdamers the opportunity to actively participate in the design of their living environment.

interested partners, from sponsors from encounter houses to district councils and the common good associations, must submit their applications by July 23, 2025 at the latest. In order to get a deeper insight into the project, the city is holding a digital information date on July 9, 2025, for which registration is mandatory by email.

What is the participation budget?

The concept of the citizens' budgets, which has been practiced in Potsdam since 2021, will be referred to as an participation budget or idea budget from 2025. The aim is to actively involve citizens in the process to promote local projects - be it cultural, sporting or social initiatives. A total of 120,000 euros are available for the six budget partners, whereby a maximum of 20,000 euros per project can be funded. This process strengthens citizen participation and makes an important contribution to direct democracy, as Wikipedia explained.

As part of the participation budget, Potsdam can submit suggestions that are then voted on to select the best ideas. The implementation of the projects must be completed by December 31, 2026, and particularly innovative approaches are required! According to the recommendations, a distribution of 18,000 euros is planned for the actual projects, while 2,000 euros for organization and public relations are planned.

How can interested parties apply?

The application documents must contain detailed information, including the name of the institution, contact person, address and bank details. The selection of cooperation partners is selected by a steering committee that attaches importance to the criteria such as the organization of the ideas budget and innovative methods.

The city of Potsdam calls up all interested parties to become part of this exciting engagement. If you want to learn more about the participation budget, you can find all the necessary information online on the city's website at Potsdam.de .

Apply and bring a breath of fresh air to your neighborhood - Potsdam counts on you!