Het Cultuurfondsgrant
ZOZ Academy
- Who Can Apply: Professional makers/artists with an idea for an artistic project in the Netherlands that tackles polarisation, radicalisation or extremism in Dutch society; the project must have no political or religious aim and be not-for-profit
- The Focus: Research into a social theme that results in a first artistic pilot, with tailored coaching; can be a springboard to a full Fonds ZOZ project application
- The Funding: The maker receives a contribution of up to €5,000 for research and a first artistic pilot, plus tailored coaching (content, marketing or distribution); 30 makers are selected each year
- Key Requirements: Complete the Fonds ZOZ Quickscan at least 10 working days before a deadline (remaining 2026 deadlines: 15 November and 1 December, 23:59), then submit the application through the Cultuurfonds; results within 4 weeks after the deadline
DeadlineSunday, November 15, 2026
AwardThe maker receives a contribution of up to €5,000 for research and a first artistic pilot, plus tailored coaching
Open toArtists in the Netherlands
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesStart with the Fonds ZOZ Quickscan at least 10 working days before your chosen deadline so the team can respond in time. Results are announced within 4 weeks after each deadline. Academies are run by Meervaart (Amsterdam), IMPACT (Rotterdam) and Kool Cult (Heerlen). Questions: academy@fondszoz.nl.
Contactacademy@fondszoz.nl
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