Brussels Airport Fund

• stimulate collaboration and contacts between (groups) of residents and connecting people to their surroundings;
• focus on one or more of the following themes: nature and environment, energy, mobility;
• they should be carried out within one of the following municipalities: 1000-1020-1120-1130 Brussels, 1140 Evere, 1850-1851-1852-1853 Grimbergen, 3150 Haacht, 3020 Herent, 1910 Kampenhout, 3070-3071-3078 Kortenberg, 1950 Kraainem, 3000-3001-3010-3012-3018 Leuven, 1830-1931 Machelen, 3110-3111-3118 Rotselaar, 1200 Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, 1150 Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, 1820 Steenokkerzeel, 1800 Vilvoorde, 1970 Wezembeek-Oppem, 1930-1932-1933 Zaventem;
• have specific objectives and a clear plan of approach;
• aim towards permanent results and can be scaled up, if appropriate.

A project can last for between 12 and 18 months, according to the nature and size of the project.  

Examples

Care farms, communal vegetable gardens, cycling initiatives for socially vulnerable groups, recreational woods, outdoor community meeting areas or playgrounds, etc.

Projects that are merely concerned with developing the normal operation of an organisation are not eligible. Example: support for the day-to-day/normal operation of a sports club or youth movement is not eligible unless these organisations develop a specific sustainability project meeting the criteria above.

Any organisation with a social purpose active in one of the above-listed municipalities: non-profits, youth organisations, schools, community groups, etc. Local governments may also apply, but only in partnership with a social-purpose organisation. Note: individual applicants are not eligible.

Organisations can apply for project support ranging from €1,000 to €10,000. All project-related costs are eligible. Make sure to include a clear financial plan with your application.

• De Plek / Le Lieu - Potager / Verger / Poulailler / Serre Collectif. This project plans a community space that includes a greenhouse, orchard, vegetable garden and chicken coop. The goal is to connect people, provide access to nature, and encourage shared management.
• La mécanique du vélo de A à Z pour les MENA. "Du haut de mon potager" offers bike repair workshops for Unaccompanied Foreign Minors in Neder-Over-Heembeek, teaching mechanics and building skills with Pro Vélo experts.
• Een bos in de stad (Buurtwerk 't Lampeke vzw). A small “food forest” engages the community in gardening and tree planting, promoting collaboration and urban green spaces.
• 't Passie speelbos (Gezinsbond vzw - afdeling Melsbroek). The Passiewijk playground is transforming into a green, adventurous space for children and youth.
• 'Wat(er) is' (Gemeente Grimbergen). This water-awareness project includes workshops, theater, school partnerships, and business events on water management.
• Speel-Tuin Basisschool Nieuwland (Katoba vzw). In Marollen, a school playground becomes a green oasis with biodiversity, outdoor play areas, and a meeting spot for families.
• Samentuin (Ons Tehuis Brabant vzw). Residents with disabilities and locals cultivate a vegetable garden, fostering inclusion and teamwork.
• Speelzone Silsombos van Bezoekerscentrum Groene Vallei (Natuurpunt Beheer vzw). The Groene Vallei Visitor Center is developing a natural play area with sustainable materials to inspire children to explore in nature.
• Het MOT (vzw Heemschut). The MOT museum promotes cycling with cargo bikes and a sustainable bike shelter featuring local wood and a green roof.
• Repair Café d'Evere. Volunteers repair items to reduce CO2, combat overconsumption, and extend product life.
• Leren fietsen voor volwassenen​. In 2025, the cycling school in Machelen offers lessons for adults, paired with language stimulation activities.
• Iedereen op de fiets. This project promotes sustainable mobility, supports those with physical or social barriers, and highlights safe cycling in traffic.
• Molen van Rotselaar van het gas vzw is transitioning to sustainable heating using the Dijle River instead of natural gas. With support from the Brussels Airport Fund, the project will finance wall insulation and heating upgrades for the multifunctional silo building.