What are we looking for?

- Cultural projects should highlight Dutch culture and/or promote cultural exchange between Dutch culture and Brazilian culture. Activities must take place in Brazil.
- Digital, in-person, and hybrid projects will be accepted.
- The project must begin after June 1, 2024, and last until no later than December 31, 2024. Projects that have already begun before the acceptance of the proposal by the Netherlands are only eligible if the requested funding is for new activities within the scope of the ongoing project.
- Project proposals must involve at least one Brazilian partner and one Dutch partner, each with a clearly defined role within the project.
- The proposal must be accompanied by a solid communication strategy. The project's outcomes and how they will be achieved must be clearly explained in the proposal.

What do we offer?

- The Embassy and the Consulates General of the Netherlands may fund between R$ 10,000 and R$ 50,000.
- Support will be transferred in a single transfer to the Brazilian applicant's bank account, which must be a legal entity, holder of CNPJ and a Brazilian legal entity bank account, responsible for paying any partners and third parties.
- The amount cannot be transferred to international accounts or in multiple installments. If the project involves payments to international artists or organizations, this must be accounted for in the overall budget.
- Support will only be granted if the resources of the Embassy and Consulates General are sufficient.

What do we request?

- The applicant must be a Brazilian legal entity (possessing an active CNPJ), with no tax or fiscal debts to the federal and state governments, and not dependent on Dutch financial contributions for its operation and maintenance.
- The applicant has a solid financial management and guarantees the efficient implementation of the activities for which funding is being requested.
- The applicant must bear a portion of the project costs, with full funding by the Embassy and Consulates General of the Netherlands being prohibited. This contribution can be calculated in direct or indirect costs (overheads, use of physical facilities, team working hours, etc.), but must be included in the contribution from the parties. Third-party contributions are allowed, provided these institutions meet the same requirements as the applicant listed above.
- The activity for which funding is being requested cannot aim to finance commercial services, investments, as well as political projects.
- The Embassy and Consulates General of the Netherlands cannot finance the payment of any taxes and fees, the acquisition of material goods that can subsequently be incorporated into the assets of the applicant or its partners, such as vehicles, computer and electronic equipment, industrial equipment, etc.
- The payment of operational costs of the applicant (such as electricity, water, etc.) and per diem for participants invited to the project is also prohibited. Salary payment for employees and professionals directly involved in the project is allowed, provided it is calculated exclusively when working on the project.

How to apply?

Proposals can be submitted at any time until the deadline of MAY 7th , 2024, by completing this Project Proposal form. 
Proposals submitted after this date will not be considered.

- Only proposals that fit the theme of "Livable Cities" and have a connection to Dutch culture will be analyzed.
- It is essential to submit the total project budget, detailing the activities to be carried out, the unit and total values for each activity, and who (whether the organization itself, third parties, or the Embassy of the Netherlands) will finance them. The budget can be filled out through the form or sent as an attachment. An excel budget template can be downloaded in this link.
- The Embassy and Consulates General reserve the right to send a counter-proposal to the applicant, indicating the amount and which budget lines we intend to finance.
- Project proposals will be exclusively analyzed by the Embassy and Consulates General of the Netherlands in Brazil. The selection will take into account the information presented in this form compared to other proposals, considering priorities, feasibility, impact, and visibility of the project. The decision on the outcome of this open call is final, with no further stages.
- Only proposals submitted through the correct and complete filling of the form will be accepted.

Doubts can only be clarified through e-mail.