Financial Support Application - Cultural Heritage Call 2026

Cultural Heritage Fund

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil

Looking to the Past, Building the Future

The Cultural Heritage Fund of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands supports initiatives in Brazil aimed at the conservation, documentation, sustainable management, and promotion of cultural heritage related to both the Netherlands and Brazil, in its tangible and intangible dimensions.

The relationship between the Netherlands and Brazil is marked by centuries of cultural exchange and nearly two hundred years of diplomatic relations. In 2026, both countries celebrate 200 years of bilateral friendship — a milestone that invites reflection on shared histories while encouraging new forms of cultural cooperation.

In this context, the Embassy encourages projects that investigate, preserve, reinterpret, and activate different expressions of Dutch-Brazilian cultural heritage, fostering dialogue with communities, researchers, artists, cultural institutions, and contemporary audiences.

This open call aims to support projects capable of strengthening cultural identity, expanding access to heritage, promoting knowledge exchange, and encouraging education, capacity-building, and community engagement initiatives.

Scope of the Call

Projects will be evaluated based on their cultural relevance, social impact, feasibility, and their capacity to promote the conservation and sustainable use of cultural heritage.

Special consideration will be given to projects that contribute to:

  • strengthening cultural identity between Brazil and the Netherlands;
  • generating and disseminating knowledge about shared heritage;
  • promoting local impact and community engagement;
  • fostering education, research, and access to culture.

Projects must address one or more of the following themes:

  • interaction with the living environment;
  • the impact of the Dutch presence in Brazil, whether during the colonial period or in contemporary contexts;
  • tangible or intangible heritage influenced by Dutch culture.

Institutional Eligibility

Non-profit organizations may apply provided they meet the following criteria:

  • possess legal entity status and a non-commercial character;
  • not rely exclusively on Dutch financial support for their operations;
  • demonstrate solid financial and operational management capacity;
  • hold an institutional bank account capable of receiving international transfers (SWIFT);
  • adopt integrity policies and appropriate internal procedures;
  • have at least three years of operation;
  • be compliant with tax and labor obligations.

Project Requirements

Supported projects must comply with the following requirements:

  • maximum duration of 12 months;
  • start date no later than December 1, 2026;
  • non-commercial nature;
  • requested financial contribution of up to BRL 53,000 or EUR 10,000 (for payments made within Europe only).

The Embassy may contribute up to 60% of the total project budget. Applicants must demonstrate financial counterpart funding from their own institution and/or third parties.

Projects carried out in partnership between Brazilian and Dutch institutions will receive priority consideration as a way of strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Projects should contribute to:

  • the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage;
  • the strengthening of cultural identity;
  • the sustainable use of cultural heritage;
  • training, education, capacity-building, or knowledge exchange initiatives.

Costs related exclusively to academic studies, scholarships, student exchanges, or individual research expenses will not be supported.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted exclusively by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil.

Proposals will be assessed based on:

  • the quality and clarity of the project;
  • technical and financial feasibility;
  • cultural and social impact;
  • alignment with the Embassy’s priorities.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026.

Proposals submitted after this date will not be considered.

Submission of Applications

The application form must be submitted exclusively via this link.

If you would like to review the information that will be requested in advance, you can access a sample form via this link.

The form is available only in English. If you require any assistance, please contact us at bra-ppc@minbuza.nl.

Additional Information

Questions regarding the Cultural Heritage Fund should be submitted exclusively in writing to:

📧 bra-ppc@minbuza.nl

Form (Global)