NAF Funding for Exhibitions and Performances for Artists

The Cultural Committee meets four times per year to assess applications. You can submit either a letter of intent or full application.

Funding Information

• Budget includes an itemized list of proposed expenditures. Other committed and pending funding sources must be included, as well as the status of this funding at the time of application submission. The budget should clearly indicate what item(s) will be covered by the grant. Please provide an amount in US Dollars. A typical grant award is between $1,500-$5,000, but higher or lower requests are considered.

Submission Guidelines

• Letter of Intent:
  • One page, which provides:
    • A brief overview of the project, including a clear description of the level of Dutch and American exchange found in the project
    • Date(s) of performance and timeline and any relevant participants
    • Grant amount to be requested
  • Your contact information, including email address and telephone
  • If the Cultural Committee is interested in the project, the applicant will be invited to submit a full grant application, but this does not guarantee an award.
• Full Application:
  • Applications must be submitted at least Six (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. Grantees must credit The Netherland-America Foundation in all publications, publicity, and programs of the sponsored project with the NAF logo.
  • A completed application should include the following information (in English):
    • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages): The first paragraph must contain a summary of the project and the requested grant amount (maximum 250 words). The cover letter should also include a description of the proposed project, timeline, performing dates, and the professional background of the principal participants, as well as total grant funding requested.
    • Letter(s) of support from partnering organizations and any contracts or agreements between presenters and the artist may be submitted when relevant.
    • Supporting material, such as photographs, slides, or videos.
• Final Project Report:
  • All awardees are required to submit a final project report within three months of the grant’s completion, including video and photo material for promotional use by the NAF. No new applications for grants will be considered if the final report is not submitted.

For more information, visit Netherland-America Foundation (NAF).