The Netherland-America Foundation Cultural Grant Program

The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) funds professional artistic and cultural projects that demonstrate a clear exchange between Dutch and American artists, institutions, or audiences. Projects may include exhibitions, performances, or other cultural initiatives that promote dialogue and collaboration. Both emerging artists and established organizations are welcome to apply for funding.

 Grant amounts typically do not exceed $5,000, depending on the scope and impact of the project. Higher amounts can be awarded depending on the availability of our budget.

The Cultural Grant Program does not support applicants who are not working professionals in the cultural sector, applicants who apply for funds to attend a seminar, or applicants who apply for tuition expenses for a degree program. Additionally, proposals requesting funds towards residencies or research are not accepted. If you apply for funding for a project that does not represent a Dutch-American connection, your application will not be forwarded to the selection committee.

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.