Open call for cultural cooperation projects with Morocco

As a part of the current international cultural policy agenda of the state, cultural professionals and institutions in the Netherlands are invited, along with Moroccan partners, to submit project proposals in the field of cultural collaboration between the Netherlands and Morocco.

To be eligible for a subsidy or contribution, the proposed activities must contribute to the following objectives:

1. Promotion of institutional collaboration and exchange of expertise in the cultural domain.
2. Additionally, the project contributes to strengthening bilateral relations between Morocco and the Netherlands and leads to positive visibility of the Netherlands and the Dutch cultural sector

• Projects that take place in the Netherlands and/or Morocco, preferably in both countries. When assessing, projects are evaluated based on sustainability and their contribution to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality; priority is given to projects contributing to these aspects.
• Projects in all cultural disciplines, as well as multidisciplinary projects. Priority is given to projects in the fields of design, digital culture, museum studies, performing arts, music, (im)material heritage, visual arts, and/or literature.
• Projects that contribute to reaching individuals who typically have limited access to culture.

• Projects must be developed by collaborations involving at least one Dutch and one Moroccan partner, each with a clear role within the project.
• A lead applicant must submit the subsidy application on behalf of this collaboration:
  • Only Dutch legal entities can qualify for subsidy as lead applicants for a collaboration.
    If the application is approved, the lead applicant receives the subsidy. The Dutch partner is responsible for disbursing funds to partners in the collaboration and any other involved third parties.
  • The lead applicant is also responsible for implementing the subsidized activities and complying with the obligations associated with the subsidy.
    The lead applicant can request a minimum of 5,000 euros and a maximum of 15,000 euros for each application. The budget must be clearly justified, assume fair pay and logically follow from the intended objective or activities. Note: Costs are eligible for financing when they are directly related to the proposed activity. A maximum of 75% of the total project budget is reimbursed.
  • The lead applicant must demonstrate in the project proposal that the project partners involved in the collaboration have sufficient experience and expertise in the relevant field to reasonably carry out the proposed projects. It must also be demonstrated that all involved project partners are aware of the project proposal and are contributing by signing the application form (Applicants form) by all parties involved as project partners or through a letter from the partner organization.

The Embassy announced that a total of 80.000 EUR is available for this open call. Subsidies will only be granted to the extent that the resources of the International Cultural Policy are sufficient. It is possible that not all applications will be approved. In the event of a positive decision, it may be that only a portion of the requested amount is awarded.

Deadline for application is on 27 April 2025.
 

Visit the official website of the Embassy to learn more about the application process and contact them via the indicated channels in case of a need. Please note that DutchCulture is not the initiator of this open call and cannot inform you on further details.