Reading Promotion
For whom?
- Only cultural institutions, cultural organizations or legal entities that are active in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and that produce and/or implement literary-educational activities are eligible to apply for subsidies.
- Schools, universities and local government bodies cannot apply for a subsidy under this scheme.
- Organizations that are in receipt of a multi-year subsidy from the Dutch Foundation for Literature cannot apply for a subsidy in 2025 and 2026 under this scheme.
- An applicant can submit a maximum of one application per funding round, but can in some cases also be involved as a collaborating party in projects by others.
For what?
The Dutch Foundation for Literature is witnessing a reduction in reading and reading skills are declining. This is a problem, because reading increases a person’s opportunities in society, aids their development and stimulates critical thinking. The Foundation therefore supports projects that promote reading, with the goal of contributing to reading promotion in a sustainable way, in consultation with others in the field. We are particularly looking for projects that supplement the existing provision, for example because they use an innovative concept, are digitally pioneering, enter into new collaborations, serve a new region or reach a neglected target group. A project has a duration of a maximum of one year.
How much?
A minimum of €25,000 and a maximum of €50,000.
How and when to apply?
You can apply for grants via the Dutch Foundation for Literature website.
There are two funding rounds each year. The closing dates are:
- 20 February 2026 (18:59 Caribbean time, 23:59 Dutch time)
- 26 June 2026 (17:59 Caribbean time, 23:59 Dutch time)
Applications may be submitted in Dutch or English.
Please start your application through the Dutch Foundation for Literature website. The maximum processing time is 22 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.
- If you have any questions about applications, you can make use of the Dutch Foundation for Literature’s online consultation service. Register here for online appointments taking place on 13 and 14 August.
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.
