Design Grant Scheme
For who?
Professional designers, creators, observers, design firms or cultural institutions or organisations working in the design field.
For what?
The Creative Industries Fund NL utilises its Design Grant Scheme to support artistic and cultural projects that contribute to the quality, development and strengthening of the design profession. This includes experimentation, research and reflection, and debate.
How much?
For projects needing grants in excess of €10,000 and up to a maximum of €50,000.
How and when to apply?
The Design Grant Scheme runs a number of funding rounds a year. Take a look at the Creative Industries Fund NL website for deadlines, a comprehensive guide and the official document of the scheme.
To apply, you must prepare a project plan, schedule and budget, among other things. Take a look at the Design Grant Scheme for an overview of all the documents required. Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee. Please allow 11 weeks from the closing date for processing.
Here you will find more information about submitting an application to the Creative Industries Fund NL.
Good to know
Design is a broad field. It extends from product design to graphic design and fashion design; but it also includes disciplines like bio design, graphic novels and scenography. Unsure if your discipline is covered by the scheme? Please take a look at the Design Grant Scheme or contact us.
More information about the conditions, assessment criteria and the information we need to process your application can be found via the button below on the Creative Industries Fund NL website. This information is available in Dutch and English.
Questions & contact
Do you have any questions about this grant or is something not entirely clear? Please contact the contact person on this page. If your question is more general in nature, please take a look at the frequently asked questions first.
