The new grant replaces two existing ones: ‘Projectenregeling Cultuurmakers’ and ‘Projectenregeling Professionele Kunst’, which also included the funding of visual art in public spaces, ‘Mijn Eerste Aanvraag’, and the stipend.

Read the full scheme here. Please note that no rights can be derived from the translated version. Only the original Dutch version of the scheme and explanatory notes are legally binding.

Who can apply?

‘Projectsubsidies 2026-2028’ is meant for artists, creators, organizations, and collectives in the municipality of Amsterdam, across all disciplines, genres, and sectors - from beginners to experienced applicants.

Important: you can only apply if you live or work in Amsterdam or surrounding municipalities:  Zaanstad, Oostzaan, Landsmeer, Waterland, Haarlemmermeer, Amstelveen, Ouder-Amstel, and Diemen. If you are applying as a foundation or association, your main office (inlcuding statutory seat) must be located in Amsterdam.

How much can you apply for?

You can apply for any of these four categories. The amount you request determines the category:

Category 1: from €1,500 to €2,500

Category 2: from €2,500 to €7,500

Category 3: from €7,500 to €17,500

Category 4: from €17,500 and up

The higher the amount requested, the more is expected of you. When applying, clearly describe what you plan to do, with whom, how, where, and also for whom it’s meant. Clearly explain your artistic or organizational choices and how you plan to carry them out. When your project is based on a social issue, describe how you plan to translate the social mission into an artistic project. The assessment criteria differ per category; we explain these under each category. You can use the tool at the bottom of this page to determine which grant suits you best.

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 

How and when can you apply?

You can apply for a grant via mijn.afk.nl. If you do not yet have an account, create one first. (click here for a manual in dutch) 

You can submit an application throughout the year.

Every month, we can process a set number of applications in categories 1 and 2. This takes place in two steps.

Each month, the available processing spots are allocated by lottery. You register for the lottery (step 1). Only if you are selected for a processing spot do you submit your application (step 2).

If you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.

For the period August through December 2026, the lottery dates for categories 1 and 2 are:

September 2, October 7, November 4 and December 2.

The lottery takes place at 3:00 p.m. Registrations received after 3:00 p.m. will be included in the following month's lottery.

Applications in categories 3 and 4 are processed in order of reception.

For these categories, we spread the available budget across two six-month periods (partial subsidy ceilings).

For the period July through December 2026, the combined partial subsidy ceilings for categories 3 and 4 are:

- Visual arts in public space (BKOR): €293,595
- Cultuurmakers (excluding BKOR): €352,171
- Professional arts (excluding BKOR): €1,761,493