Call for proposals for cultural projects

News item | 20-02-2025 | 09:51

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands invites Slovak non-governmental organizations and cultural institutions to submit their proposals for cultural projects. The financial support would range from 2.000 up to 5.000 EUR per project, depending on the scope of the initiatives and availability of financial means.

In this call for proposal, we will consider with priority those projects that have a Dutch partner or element included and/or focus on the below mentioned policy priorities. To be eligible for funding the cultural project needs to focus on one of the following areas: empowerment of women, countering discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons, addressing climate change and fostering sustainability, countering of disinformation. We will endeavor to support cultural projects across Slovakia: from Bratislava to Kosice, from Spisska Stara Ves to Roznava.

DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: 20 MARCH 2025

PROJECT CRITERIA

  1. A link with the Netherlands is encouraged: presence of a clear Dutch aspect is welcome (e.g. Dutch performer; cooperation with a Dutch institution or organization; etc.).

  2. The project must have a cultural element. This could also include projects that focus on cultural education, development of capacities in cultural institutions, knowledge exchange and visitors’ programmes in the cultural and creative sectors.

  3. The project addresses one of the above-mentioned areas in line with foreign policy priorities of the Netherlands.

  4. The project is strategic and has a clear follow-up, i.e. it is not a one-off event.

Regardless of whether the project fulfills the above-mentioned criteria, the Embassy reserves the right to not support submitted projects. Please note that the amount of the allocated grant may differ from the sum requested in the application.

Please, submit your applications by 20 March 2025 by e-mail to: zuzana.kepplova@minbuza.nl using the application form.

Do not hesitate to contact us in case of any further questions.