Guidelines for Applying for Financial Support

  The funding budget of the Dutch diplomatic representations in Türkiye is intended for projects that make a significant contribution to the promotion and visibility of professional art & culture from the Netherlands in Türkiye. A prerequisite is that the project makes a relevant contribution to cultural cooperation between Türkiye and the Netherlands or to the export of Dutch art & culture to Türkiye. Projects should be aligned with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

1. Purpose of the Funding

• Have a clear connection to the Netherlands,
• Include collaboration between Dutch and Turkish partners,
• Contribute to bilateral cultural exchange.

2. Who Can Apply

1. Applications must come from a Turkish organization providing significant financial support. Strong Turkish Dutch partnerships, broad outreach, and balanced regional distribution are key criteria, with outreach and media impact given the most weight. Dutch funding (including national arts funds) cannot exceed 50% of the Dutch component’s total costs.
2. An artist, designer, cultural professional — Dutch / based in the Netherlands, (a non-Dutch applicant must exhibit a strong, proven link to the Dutch cultural sector.)

3. What Costs Can Be Funded

• Funding covers up to 50% of the total project budget.
• Travel and accommodation costs (overnight stay and breakfast) of artists from the Netherlands.
• PR costs (proportionally for the Dutch participant(s)).

4. Application Process

1. Contact the Consulate and or Embassy before applying!
2. Download and complete the official application form from the website
3. Prepare supporting documents, including:
   • Project description
   • Project timeline
   • Budget and financing plan
4. Email the completed application to: ist‑pcz@minbuza.nl
5. Please ensure from the planning stage that all publications—including invitations, program booklets, posters, catalogs, media reports, and similar materials—acknowledge the support provided by the Embassy and display the logo of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
6. We ask that you complete an evaluation form within 6 weeks after the end of the project

5. Timing and Deadlines

• Submit your application at least 8 weeks before the project start date.
• A decision is usually made within 4 weeks of submission.
• If approved, you must sign a Contribution Agreement before starting the project.
• Payment is generally made 4–6 weeks after the signed agreement is returned.

6. What Makes an Application Strong

• Stimulate strong position for the Dutch cultural sector in Türkiye through sustainable collaboration, exchange, and visibility.
• Focus on upcoming Dutch creative talents
• Presentation of the Netherlands in all its diversity and inclusivity
• Focus on art cultural projects that strengthen democracy, freedom of expression and actively engage with young people
• The project is sustainable (financially, socially, environmentally…)
• Includes a good own contribution.
• Receiving funding from Dutch cultural funds: Cultural Mobility Funding Guide | DutchCulture | Your partner for international cultural ambitions
• Reflection of Dutch International Cultural Policy: International cultural Policy 2025 - 2028