Netherlands Subsidy Options Tender

The cultural and creative sector has been hit hard since the start of the corona crisis. Since March 2020 the doors of the cultural institutions and associations have been closed or under strict conditions have been open slightly. Now that opportunities are gradually opening up again the municipality wants to stimulate the cultural offer. That is why it has been decided to temporarily expand the Culture Project Scheme.My ApeldoornBringing back vibrancyDetlev Cziesso alderman for culture tries in this way to attract more activities. During the lockdown it became very clear how much our residents have missed the cultural vibrancy as a spectator but certainly also as a participant. The activities of associations rehearsals gatherings performances events. By extending the scheme we hope to lower the threshold for organizing activities in and for Apeldoorn again.Subsidy ceiling from 100000 to 200000The Culture Project Scheme aims to support activities that contribute to a vibrant cultural sector for the inhabitants of Apeldoorn. In order to give an impulse to cultural activities after a period of standstill the subsidy pot for 2021 will be supplemented with 100000. The financing condition will also be broadened.The current subsidy scheme states that an applicant must provide 50 co-financing himself. This condition will be extended from 1 June to 31 December 2021. During this period it is possible to apply for up to 75 of the eligible costs with a maximum of 10000.With this expansion the municipality hopes that additional opportunities will arise for new and existing cultural initiatives. Especially in this time when the corona measures require creative solutions and the public cannot always be reached in the same way.Commitment to local cultureThe municipality has received extra funds from the national government and the Province for local culture. The expansion of the project scheme is one of the means that the municipality uses to give the local culture a boost. Other means are also used to support the local culture. For example the corona emergency support scheme of 2020 will be continued in 2021 and amateur associations will receive an extra contribution to work on membership recruitment and membership.