Suriname and the Netherlands share a history, their language, and culture are closely linked. The Cultural Participation Fund encourages cultural cooperation between the two countries. By means of this Open Call, we support projects in which Surinamese and Dutch organisations learn from and with each other. For example, by working together, sharing knowledge, or undertaking an artistic or heritage project together. 

Who can apply for a grant? 

You can apply for a grant if: 

• if you are a cultural (art or heritage) organisation based in Suriname. Such an organisation can apply for a grant for a cooperation project with one or more Dutch cultural organisations. The Surinamese applicant must be registered with the register of foundations, which is part of the Chamber of Commerce and Factories (KKF). 
• if you are a cultural organisation, based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Such organisation can apply for a grant for a cooperation project with a Surinamese cultural organisation. The Fund explicitly advises these organisations to initially look at the possibilities that our International Collaboration scheme can offer. 

What kind of project is it? 

You can apply for a grant for an international cooperation project. This could be: 

• a co-creation project in the field of cultural education, cultural participation, talent development or immaterial heritage with and for children, young people or adults. 
• a cooperation, knowledge sharing or exchange in the field of cultural education, cultural participation, talent development or intangible heritage. The target group involves children, young people or adults. 
• a combination of the two.  

For this Open Call, we envisage working visits, collaborating in each other's organisations, a joint training course, a conference or implementing a project together. We advise applicants to submit the plan to us in draft form at an early stage; we are happy to work with you to prepare a promising application. 

We are curious about your ideas! Do you have questions or doubts about something? Please call or text one of our advisors. Or send an email to internationaal@cultuurparticipatie.nl.

How do you apply for the grant?  

On this page, you will find all the important information for submitting an application in the box to the right under 'Documents'. There, you will find the grant regulations, containing all the conditions based on which your application will be assessed. You will also find sample forms to help you with your application. 

You can apply for a grant via Mijn Fonds: our online application environment. Creating an account is easy: 

• For cultural organisations based in Suriname, please send an e-mail to: internationaal@cultuurparticipatie.nl with the message 'I want to submit an application'. We will then ask you to provide some more information, which we need to create an account for you. Next, you can fill in the application form to submit the grant application. 
• For cultural organisations based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Click on 'Mijn Fonds' at the top right to create an account (this may take a few days) and start your application. 

It is possible to provide a verbal explanation of your application (digitally).  

Good to know 

• The call opens on 8 January 2024 at 1 p.m. Dutch time (9 a.m. Suriname Time) and closes on 5 July, 4 p.m. Dutch time (11 a.m. Suriname Time). 
• The project does not start before your application is approved (this takes a maximum of 8 weeks), but does start within 9 months after you receive our decision. The project has a maximum duration of 2 years. 
• The maximum grant is €25,000 and may not exceed 90 percent of the total project costs. You have to cover the remaining 10 percent of the project costs from your own resources, or through sponsorship, donations or other subsidies. The contingency on your budget may not exceed 10% of the total costs. Within the contingency item, you may include costs for exchange rates and currency losses. A maximum of 20% of the grant may be used for material investments. The grant is paid out in euros. 
• The grant can be spent on: travel and accommodation costs (local and international), salary costs, material costs, material investments or other implementation costs.  
• If approved, the grant will be divided into two parts: 80% upon decision and 20% one month before the end date of the project.
• Applications are processed in order of receipt until the budget runs out. Therefore, start on time and do not delay your application. 
• The grant ceiling is €300,000.