NGI Local for Local
Design, connect, renurture your local economy
What is Local for Local?
Local for Local unites local currencies throughout Europe, and helps in their institutionalization and technology. We are funded by the Next Generation Internet (NGI) under Horizon Europe.
- A European network of local currencies.
- Supports local currencies with open source technology.
- Helps with the institutionalization of local currencies.
- Can connect you with experts.
Ambitions
Local for Local aims to create a thriving ecosystem of local currencies across Europe. Our goal is to support the development and integration of these currencies into local economies, enhancing their impact and sustainability.
A European network of local currencies
Socio-economic impact in the local regions
A high-performing software stack
Collaboration in funding
Unfortunately, both calls have since been closed. We know about the need for funding complementary currency projects.
In the future, we hope to open more calls for funding, and are trying to achieve this for you.
Open calls
Ambitions for the Future
While NGI Local for Local helps complementary currencies in adopting open source software technology, more is needed to create impact with complenatary currencies. For both the remainder of this project and beyond, we articulate two main ambitions for the future.
Municipal Currencies
Integration of local currencies with municipal and regional authorities to gain legitimacy and increase impact.
European Federation of Currencies
Create a federation of local currencies at the European level to provide scale, structure, and political voice.