Netherlands Third Support Tender

Cultural and heritage institutions in the province of Utrecht which have been hit hard as a result of the corona crisis can apply for financial support for the third time in January. This support is desperately needed now that the corona crisis continues and measures have been announced again by the government.The province still has about 0.8 million available of the original 6 million euros. The content of the support package has been coordinated with municipalities funds the government and the cultural sector. In this way we jointly ensure as comprehensive a safety net as possible.Support measuresDamages sufferedInstitutions that have a subsidy relationship with the province such as castle museums are supported in the damage suffered. For example institutions without a subsidy relationship with the province can turn to their own municipality.Programming ControlThis scheme is intended for regional theaters and venues that can still program performances and activities despite the audience drop or extra costs. It is important that performances continue to be made that also help supporting professional groups such as companies and technicians . Applications can be submitted via the subsidy desk from mid-January.Please note institutions from the municipalities of Utrecht and Amersfoort are not eligible. They can contact their own municipality for comparable schemes.Support for professional talented makersIn order to keep talented visual artists musicians theater makers and dancers working three production houses for talent development will again receive a contribution for the supervision of these professionals. This mainly concerns young makers who are assisted in the development of new or existing work. The three production houses that receive a contribution are Het Huis dance and theatre the Cooperative music and De Machinerie visual culture.Culture Innovation FundThe Culture Innovation Fund Province of Utrecht external linkwas founded at the start of the corona crisis. The Innovation Fund provides funding for researching designing and implementing innovative ideas throughout the province of Utrecht. Institutions can make another application to the Innovation Fund in January 2022 .