The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) is looking to fund exhibitions, performances, publications, and research promoting a high level of artistic and intellectual exchange between the United States and the Netherlands. Both emerging artists and established organizations are welcome to apply!

To best help the committee make decisions, please include visual elements when relevant.

The Cultural Committee meets four times per year to assess applications. You can submit either a letter of intent or full application. Please submit your letter and budget in English. Cover letters can be addressed to the NAF Cultural Committee.

What's the difference between a letter of intent and application?

• A letter of intent is encouraged if the project is at least 9 months or more away from the projected start date.  It is not a mandatory step in the application process. If the Cultural Committee is interested in the project, the applicant will be invited to submit a full grant application, but this will not guarantee an award.
• Applications must be submitted at least 6 months before the grant is needed to ensure proper consideration. Proposals for projects that are already underway, or have been concluded at the time of the review, are not funded. Organizations or individuals who have recently received funding should wait three years before re-applying.

Deadlines

• February 1

Submissions considered when submitted between November 2 - February 1. Results provided in mid-March.

• May 1

Submissions considered when submitted between February 2 - May 1. Results provided in mid-June.

• August 1

Submissions considered when submitted between May 2 - August 1. Results provided in mid-September.

• November 1

Submissions considered when submitted between August 2 and November 1. Results provided in mid-December.

The Dutch2USA Internship Grant offers support to high-achieving and low-income Dutch students to intern in the United States. The grant provides financial support through a monthly stipend, travel refund, and visa coverage so you can attain experiential work experience in the US without financial worry. Over 150 students from Dutch universities have received support of the Dutch2USA grant- and a life-changing experience! 

Deadlines to apply: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31

To qualify for an award, the following minimum requirements apply:

• You must be 20 years or older when starting your internship
• You are studying at, or a recent graduate of, a Dutch college or university (HBO or WO); if a recent graduate, your internship start date must be no more than 1 year after your graduation date due to visa guidelines
• You are Dutch and at least one of the following applies to you: You hold Dutch citizenship, you are a permanent resident of the Netherlands (Verblijfsvergunning II, III, IV, or V), or you have attended at least 2 years of high school in the Netherlands (MAVO, HAVO, VWO, or gymnasium)
• You are from a low-income background and do not have the means to afford an internship in the US, with proof in the application that you receive or have received aanvullende beurs
• You are high-achieving and your grade average is at least 7.0/10.0
• You have secured an internship in the United States
• Your knowledge of English is sufficient
• Your internship complies with the requirements of the US government for a J-1 visa and you will not be interning under the ESTA

Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance to this program and final decisions are made by an independent internship selection committee.

The USA2Holland Internship Grant provides funding for high-achieving and low-income American college students to intern in Netherlands. The grant provides up to $10,000 in direct financial support through a monthly stipend, travel reimbursement, and visa support so you can attain this once-in-a-lifetime experience without financial worry.

This application is for applicants interested in a summer internship only (up to 90 days). If you wish to pursue an internship longer than 3 months, please submit an application for the Career Internship.

To qualify for an award, the following minimum requirements apply:

• You are registered as a full-time student at an American college or university or a recent graduate
• You will not take time off from your academic schedule to complete the internship
• Without this grant, you do not have sufficient financial resources to fund your internship and you can show proof of receiving a Pell grant
• You are 20 years or older on the date you submit your application
• You are motivated to intern for a Dutch company
• Your study results are sufficient to complete the internship (at least 3.0 GPA)

Please note that in the following application, the following documents are requested:

• A letter of recommendation: Provide the email of your reference and a request will be sent directly to them
• Proof of how you are financing your education, such as a screenshot of government aid
• Photo or scan of the ID page of your passport
• Resume
• If you do not have an internship in the Netherlands, you are asked to supply a cover letter to a Dutch company, explaining your interest in acquiring an internship in the Netherlands
• Proof of applying to at least 4 internships in the Netherlands
• Transcript with most recent semester grades

Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance to this program and final decisions are made by an independent internship selection committee.

The USA2Holland Internship Grant provides funding for high-achieving and low-income American college students to intern in Netherlands. The grant provides up to $10,000 in direct financial support through a monthly stipend, travel reimbursement, and visa support so you can attain this once-in-a-lifetime experience without financial worry.

This application is for applicants interested in an internship longer than 3 months. If you wish to pursue an internship shorter than 3 months, please submit an application for a Summer Internship. Submissions to the Career Internships track are reviewed on a rolling basis.

To qualify for an award, the following minimum requirements apply:

• You are a recent graduate from an American college or university
• Without this grant, you do not have sufficient financial resources to fund your internship and can show proof of receiving a Pell grant
• You are 20 years or older on the date you submit your application
• You are motivated to intern for a Dutch company
• Your study results are sufficient to complete the internship (at least 3.0 GPA)

Please note that in the following application, the following documents are requested:

• A letter of recommendation: Provide the email of your reference and a request will be sent directly to them
• Proof of how you are financing your education, such as a screenshot of government aid
• Photo or scan of the ID page of your passport
• Resume
• If you do not have an internship in the Netherlands, you are asked to supply a cover letter to a Dutch company, explaining your interest in acquiring an internship in the Netherlands
• Proof of applying to at least 4 internships in the Netherlands
• Transcript with most recent semester grades

Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee acceptance to this program and final decisions are made by an independent internship selection committee.

Submissions will be open from July-September 2025. Only applicants who have internships starting in December 2025 or later can be considered for this grant. Results will be provided in October.

The Peter Grootenhuis Life Sciences Internship Grant seeks to facilitate the transatlantic ambitions of young scientific researchers, specifically those who seek to apply their knowledge towards the advancement of human health by conducting cutting-edge life sciences research.

By contributing to the costs associated with international internships for ambitious and globally oriented students, the grant supports recipients in their quest to bridge and enrich their scientific insights with invaluable professional and personal experiences abroad. The grant is named after the late Peter Grootenhuis, a Dutch-American medicinal chemist who co-led the development of three FDA-approved drugs while working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. These drugs have drastically increased life expectancies for Cystic Fibrosis patients all over the world.

After finishing his PhD in the Netherlands, Peter found it challenging to secure funding for a postdoctoral position. Eventually he was able to obtain a NATO fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry at The University of California, San Francisco, but it was frustrating for him to come close to missing out on that opportunity. Peter was deeply inspired by his postdoc experience in the USA. Several years later, he immigrated to California, where his scientific contributions culminated. Hence, it is in his spirit that this fund is offered to life science researchers who want to pursue their dreams abroad.

Eligible applicants fit the following profile:

• Current students (undergraduate or graduate levels) OR recent graduates of a Dutch research university
• Have already secured an internship in the United States in the field of life sciences.
• Preference will be given to applicants in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences, but this should not deter you from applying if you do not fit this profile

The award package includes $1,500 per month for up to six months as well as coverage of the J-1 visa for up to six months. A travel stipend will also be provided.

For any questions, please email info@thenaf.org.