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Judith van der Kooij
Judith van der Kooij
Advisor for the Mobility Info Point, Advice Desk & Ghana
j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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UNESCO: Project Grant

UNESCO: Project Grant

UNESCO: Project regeling
Funding for small-scale projectsprojects related to education in developing countries

The UNESCO Centre Netherlands (UCN) provides financial support for small-scale projects in developing countries that contribute to UNESCO's objectives. The fund particularly supports initiatives focused on education, talent development, literacy and self-reliance.

Grants are intended for starting, expanding or renewing projects, rather than covering ongoing operational expenses. UCN can contribute up to 50% of the project budget, with a maximum of €10,000 per project per year.

Please note: This is not specifically a cultural mobility grant. Projects with a cultural or artistic component may be considered if they contribute to the fund's educational objectives. The eligibility of international travel and mobility costs is not specified and should be confirmed directly with the fund.

Travelling from
The Netherlands
The Caribbean part of the Kingdom (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten)
Travelling to
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Djibouti
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Kiribati
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Tanzania, United Republic of
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tuvalu
Uganda
Yemen
Zambia
Discipline(s)
Architecture
Visual Arts
Heritage
Audiovisual Media
Literature
Music
Design
Performing Arts
Journalism
Digital Culture
Multi-disciplinary
Who can apply
Organisations
  • Legally registered organisations that wants to start, expand, or renew a small-scale educational project in developing countries.
  • The receiving organisation must be small-scale and hands-on, and should already have an established track record to some extent.
For what
Project
  • UCN contributions are intended exclusively for the start-up, expansion, or renewal of projects, and explicitly not for operational costs or fixed expenses. A minimum period of one year must elapse between successive applications.
  • The Fund places particular emphasis on small-scale projects focused on education, talent development, literacy, and self-reliance.

International travel and mobility expenses are not explicitly mentioned as eligible costs. Applicants should contact UCN to confirm whether these can be included as part of an eligible project.

How much

A maximum contribution of €10,000 per project a year.
UCN can cover up to 50% of the total project costs. At least 50% must be financed through other sources.

Requirements

Applications must be submitted digitally and include:

  • A project description and explanation of how it contributes to UNESCO's objectives.
  • An itemised budget, financing plan and explanatory notes.
  • Financial statements from the previous year.
  • Chamber of Commerce registration, statutes and ANBI documentation.
  • References are welcomed and may be verified where necessary.
When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Continuously
In 2026, applications will be considered at the Board meetings scheduled for 18 February, 10 June, 30 September, and 9 December. Please submit applications at least four weeks before these dates.
Upcoming deadline(s)
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