Reading Promotion
For whom?
Non-profit organisations (legal entities) that produce and organise reading promotion or literature education activities. Applications may not be submitted by publishers, schools, universities, municipalities and self-employed individuals.
For what?
We are primarily looking for projects that complement existing activities, for example because they involve an innovative concept, are digitally innovative, encourage new collaborations, serve a new region or reach an underexposed target group.
We interpret the concept of reading promotion broadly. Projects may relate to reading or listening, to readers themselves or to intermediaries, and also to the combination of original Dutch and literature translated into Dutch. The latter also applies to projects in Frisian, Papiamento, Papiamentu and Dutch Sign Language. These projects may cover both existing literature and participants’ own stories. After all, reading and writing go hand in hand. The involvement of writers or translators in the project is an advantage.
How much?
A minimum of €15,000 and a maximum of €100,000.
How and when to apply?
Will reopen in 2025, more information to follow.
Please start your application through the Dutch Foundation for Literature website. The maximum processing time is thirteen weeks. A contribution cannot be awarded retroactively.
Here you will find more information about submitting an application to the Dutch Foundation for Literature.
Good to know
Before you apply, you may request a no-obligation informational interview with the Dutch Reading Foundation to evaluate the reading promotion quality and innovative value of your project.
There are additional application opportunities for applicants based in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom and for applicants with projects related to Dutch Sign Language. These application opportunities are further explained on the website of the Dutch Foundation for Literature.
More information about the terms and conditions, assessment criteria and the information we need in order to process your application can be found on the website of the Dutch Foundation for Literature. The button below will redirect you to the website of the Dutch Foundation for Literature. The website is available in Dutch. The application form and the terms and conditions of the scheme can be downloaded in Papiamento or Papiamentu.
Questions & contact
Do you have any questions about this grant or is something not entirely clear? Please contact the contact person on this page.
