2026 Participatory Budget

More than 15 projects received: thank you for your proposals!

We are currently reviewing the projects and will get back to you soon.

About this process

What is the Participatory Budget?

Participatory budgeting is a mechanism designed to encourage citizen participation. It allows residents to decide how a portion of the city’s financial resources is spent.

Specifically, the city is providing a budget allocation (CHF 100,000) to fund projects designed, selected, and carried out by the public.

Goals

The Participatory Budget funds projects initiated by Nyon-based associations or collectives composed of at least three people. In particular, it aims to foster a sense of legitimacy in participating in civic life through public and participatory initiatives. It allows residents to decide how a portion of a city’s financial resources is spent, giving them real decision-making power.

How does it work?

The process will take place in 4 steps:

1. Project submission (April–June 2026);

2. Feasibility study and approval by the City (July–September 2026);

3. Promotion and voting on projects by residents (October 2026);

4. Implementation of the winning projects (beginning in November 2026, with follow-up by the City of Nyon).

To participate

Learn more about how to participate by downloading the Participatory Budget guidelines;
Team up with two other residents.
Submit your project online: fill out the online submission form with your budget and gather ten sponsors*.
If you prefer, you can submit your project in paper form. Download all the documents below (“Documents to Review”) and email them to budgetparticipatif@nyon.ch or drop them off at the Social Cohesion Department.
Your project will be reviewed by the relevant city departments to ensure it meets the eligibility criteria outlined in the guidelines.
Promote your project to the residents of Nyon; they will vote for their favorite projects in October.
If your project receives enough votes, it will be funded, and you can begin implementing it!

*Your project must be sponsored by 10 people who live in or have a connection to the geographic area covered by the project. By signing, these 10 people demonstrate their enthusiasm for the project.