Province of Overijsselgrant
Province of Overijssel Culture Debut Grant (Debuutregeling cultuur)
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging cultural professionals (makers, artists, bands, theatre companies) living or holding their professional practice in Overijssel, registered with the Chamber of Commerce and active in the discipline for a maximum of 2 years.
- The Focus: Developing and producing a first own artistic product (debut) and increasing the maker's visibility and findability.
- The Funding: Grant up to €5,000 per application (maximum 80% of eligible costs); at least 20% own contribution.
- Key Requirements: Budget and coverage plan using the official template; artistic CV showing residence and discipline; description of how the debut develops your artistic signature and your visibility plan; completed digital form (with proof of bank account for first-time applicants).
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardThe maker receives a grant of up to €5,000 (max 80% of eligible costs; up to 100% if the own contribution is volunteer hours)
LocationOverijssel, Netherlands
Open toArtists in Overijssel
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinesmusic, theatre, dance, visual arts and design, film, new media, literary culture
Application notesApply with the digital form via eHerkenning (EH3); a Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registration is required. Upload the mandatory budget and coverage plan (official template), an artistic CV showing where you live or work and how long you have been active in the discipline (max 2 years), a description of how the debut develops your artistic signature and your plan for visibility, and proof of bank account if you have not received provincial subsidy before. Complete applications are handled in order of receipt until the €75,000 budget for 2026–2027 is used up, with a maximum handling time of 13 weeks. The debut must be finished within 12 months of the award, and you can receive this grant only once. The regulation (Uitvoeringsbesluit subsidies Overijssel 2022, section 7.30) expires on 1 December 2027 at 17:00.
Contactoverijsselloket@overijssel.nl
Province of Overijssel
Organization based in Zwolle