Opzoomeren is starting again, apply for money from March 2nd for a green and cozy street!
3 April 2026
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Do you want to do something together with your neighbors for your street? From Monday, March 2, 2026, you as a resident of the municipality of Rotterdam can again request money and materials from Opzoomer Mee for this purpose. Whether you want to plant more greenery in the street, organize an activity with the neighbors, or get to know the people in your apartment building better: there is a suitable offer for almost everyone.
What is opzoomeren?
In 1989, residents of the Opzoomerstraat in Rotterdam decided to join forces to make their street nicer, greener, and cozier. More and more streets in Rotterdam followed their example. This is how opzoomeren was born. For over 30 years, Opzoomer Mee has been supporting streets that opzoomer with money, tips, and materials. Three times a year, residents can apply for a contribution for their opzoomer action. The first round of 2026 starts on Monday, March 2 and runs until Friday, July 3.From Monday, March 2, neighbors can also request money and materials again for a green street.
How does it work?
Gather at least five neighbors (including yourself) and make a plan for an activity that brings neighbors together. Submit your plan via opzoomermee.nl/straat. Do you have a plan to make your street greener? Then register at opzoomermee.nl/groen.
After submitting your application, you will hear from Opzoomer Mee whether your street also qualifies for a contribution.New this year:
In 1989, residents of the Opzoomerstraat in Rotterdam decided to join forces to make their street nicer, greener, and cozier. More and more streets in Rotterdam followed their example. This is how opzoomeren was born. For over 30 years, Opzoomer Mee has been supporting streets that opzoomer with money, tips, and materials. Three times a year, residents can apply for a contribution for their opzoomer action. The first round of 2026 starts on Monday, March 2 and runs until Friday, July 3.From Monday, March 2, neighbors can also request money and materials again for a green street.
How does it work?
Gather at least five neighbors (including yourself) and make a plan for an activity that brings neighbors together. Submit your plan via opzoomermee.nl/straat. Do you have a plan to make your street greener? Then register at opzoomermee.nl/groen.
After submitting your application, you will hear from Opzoomer Mee whether your street also qualifies for a contribution.New this year:
As every year, neighbors can apply together for money for an activity or a green action in the street. Additionally, you and your neighbors can apply once a year for a free little cabin containing useful materials for a street activity.
There are two new offers this year:
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The Flat Package with useful items and tips to get to know neighbors in an apartment building better.
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The green activation package. A package with step-by-step plans and useful materials to get started together with the neighbors for a green street.
