Digital Culture Grant Scheme

The Digital Culture Grant Scheme, administered by the Creative Industries Fund NL (Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie), supports artistic projects that develop alternative perspectives on digital society and push the boundaries of digital tools, media and technologies. The programme welcomes professional designers, makers, observers, design agencies and cultural institutions that are active in the field of digital culture. Grants are awarded in several categories: a starting grant of up to €7,500 (no co‑financing required), regular project grants ranging from €10,000 to €25,000 for single‑party projects, and up to €50,000 for collaborative initiatives. Applications are free of charge. The next funding round opens on 12 August 2026 at 15:00 CET and the deadline for submissions is 19 August 2026 at 16:00 CET. Successful applicants receive a monetary award to cover research, experimentation, critical reflection and innovation activities. Further details, application forms and guidelines are available on the Stimuleringsfonds website.

grant funding of €10,000–€50,000 for digital culture projects

Open to professional makers, observers, design agencies and cultural institutions active in digital culture; applicants must be listed in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce register.