Cultural Subsidy

If you run a cultural organization or work as an independent artist, you can apply for a cultural subsidy (cultuursubsidie) to fund your activities. Eligible projects include performing arts, visual arts, cultural participation programmes, youth theatre, artist residencies, and venue programming.

Subsidies are granted by your municipality or province under their local subsidy regulations. You submit an application with a project plan and budget. Funding can be awarded for a single project or on a multi-year basis. Each municipality sets its own deadlines and criteria, so check your local government website for the current application round.

Requirements

  • Professional level: Activities must be offered at a professional level
  • Structural nature: The activities must be structural and not incidental
  • Subsidy regulation: The application must meet the requirements in the local subsidy regulation
  • Activities: The subsidy may apply to breeding places, cultural participation, visual arts, theater, venues, and other cultural facilities

Procedure

  • Application: Submit a subsidy application to the municipality or province
  • Application period: Applications must be submitted within a specified period
  • Assessment: The application is assessed based on criteria such as quality, reach, and cultural value
  • Award: Upon award, a decision is issued with the subsidy amount and any conditions