The Participatory Budget is a tool for Lausanne residents to propose and fund projects that improve neighborhood life and social cohesion. Its goals are to strengthen community bonds, support local democracy, and allocate public funds according to citizens' wishes. To submit a project, you must be either: - A Lausanne-based association. - A group of at least three people, with at least one member living in Lausanne. Your project must also be sponsored by at least ten residents of the n…

For a project to be accepted, it must meet several key criteria: - Purpose: It must strengthen social ties, be non-profit, politically and religiously neutral, and free for all Lausanne residents. - Scope: It should primarily benefit the local neighborhood and can be co-financed by other public entities. Budget Limits: - Maximum cost is CHF 20,000. - For events, the limit is CHF 10,000. - Reimbursements for organizers cannot exceed 10% of the total budget or CHF 1,000. Submission Limi…

The process has four main steps: 1. Project Submission: Submit a complete application via the official participatory platform. 2. Feasibility Study: The "Quartiers, jeunesse et familles" (QJF) service checks if the project meets all criteria and is feasible. Only compliant projects proceed to the vote. 3. Voting: All Lausanne residents, regardless of age, can vote online or via paper ballot. Each voter must select at least three projects. 4. Implementation: Winning projects are funded in o…

Using this WhatsApp chatbot to participate in the Participatory Budget is completely optional. It is a convenient way to stay informed and interact with the process. Please be aware that by choosing this option, your data is initially processed by the Facebook/Meta platform in accordance with their own privacy policy. This data is then handled by our service providers located in Switzerland (specifically in Lausanne, Geneva, and Zurich), under strict Swiss data protection laws. If you have…