Grant for Arts & Culture Creators
Would you like to develop a performance, concert, work of art, exhibition or other form of cultural production as a professional or semi-professional? Or are you developing your talent as a local creator? In either case, you can apply for the grant for Arts & Culture Creators. The activity must contribute to the cultural offering within the municipality.
Applying for a grant for Arts & Culture Creators 2026 (opens in new tab)
Applying for a grant for Arts & Culture Creators 2027 (opens in new tab)
What are the conditions
- Your activity must be able to be visited by residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
- If the activity is outside the City of Leeuwarden, it should contribute to the promotion and positive image/appearance of the City of Leeuwarden on a national and international level.
- You may make a maximum of 1 application per application period. There are 2 application periods per year: from 1 January to 30 June and from 1 July to 31 December. A maximum grant amount of €5,000 applies per application period.
- The grant is 50% of the organisational costs for the activity, but never more than the amount you are short of and never more than €5,000. You must cover the remaining costs by other means, such as through income from admission, sponsorship, grants from other governments, funds, donors, own contributions or crowdfunding.
What should you attach to your application
- An activity plan. This includes an overview describing the nature, scope, period, duration, location and method of implementation of the activities for which funding is sought. A description of the background, rationale, approach, planning, PR and desired audience reach is also requested.
- A balanced and adequately explained budget of income and expenditure. The budget also shows the requested grant amount. The budget must absolutely be balanced.
When should we receive your application and attachments
The grant can be applied for from 6 months before you start the activity and must be received by us no later than 2 months before you start the activity.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online
Download and complete the application form Grant Makers Kunst & Cultuur (opens in new tab). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Status of the grant application
Do you want to see the grant application you have submitted? This can be done via the grant portal (opens in new tab).
Laws and regulations
The following regulations can be found on the website Overheid.nl (local) (opens in new tab):
- Grant scheme Art & Culture City Creators City of Leeuwarden 2024.
- General Grant Ordinance of the City of Leeuwarden.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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What are the conditions
- Your activity must be able to be visited by residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
- If the activity is outside the City of Leeuwarden, it should contribute to the promotion and positive image/appearance of the City of Leeuwarden on a national and international level.
- You may make a maximum of 1 application per application period. There are 2 application periods per year: from 1 January to 30 June and from 1 July to 31 December. A maximum grant amount of €5,000 applies per application period.
- The grant is 50% of the organisational costs for the activity, but never more than the amount you are short of and never more than €5,000. You must cover the remaining costs by other means, such as through income from admission, sponsorship, grants from other governments, funds, donors, own contributions or crowdfunding.
What should you attach to your application
- An activity plan. This includes an overview describing the nature, scope, period, duration, location and method of implementation of the activities for which funding is sought. A description of the background, rationale, approach, planning, PR and desired audience reach is also requested.
- A balanced and adequately explained budget of income and expenditure. The budget also shows the requested grant amount. The budget must absolutely be balanced.
When should we receive your application and attachments
The grant can be applied for from 6 months before you start the activity and must be received by us no later than 2 months before you start the activity.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online
Download and complete the application form Grant Makers Kunst & Cultuur (opens in new tab). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
Status of the grant application
Do you want to see the grant application you have submitted? This can be done via the grant portal (opens in new tab).
Laws and regulations
The following regulations can be found on the website Overheid.nl (local) (opens in new tab):
- Grant scheme Art & Culture City Creators City of Leeuwarden 2024.
- General Grant Ordinance of the City of Leeuwarden.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.