Grant for composition or libretto commission
The Fund can grant support for composition or libretto commissions that contribute to the composition climate in the Netherlands. Therefore, foreign organisations can apply for support as well. This will be the case for foreign organisations that want to commission a Dutch composer or librettist. This is relevant when a commission can contribute to building an audience for the composer or librettist in question.
Commissions from foreign organisations will be considered within their specific foreign context. A key factor for consideration will specifically be the value the commission will have for the composer or librettist in question. Why has the foreign commissioner chosen a Dutch composer or librettist? Will the commissioned piece become a staple in the organisation’s repertoire? What does this mean for future concerts? How likely is it that other organisations at home and abroad will perform the composition? Will the commission contribute to further foreign interest in the composer or librettist?
submission dates
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Jul 24The submission deadline for applications for the Grant for composition or libretto commission in the first round of 2024 is January 3rd 2023. Our office is closed between December 25th 2023 and January 1st 2024. If you require a new My Fund account to submit your application, please request one here by December 20th 2023.
Who is eligible for a grant?
An organisation that wishes to commission a composition or libretto from a specific composer can apply for a composition or libretto commission grant.
Assessment criteria
Applications are assessed with reference to the following criteria:
- Motivation of the choice of composer for this commission
- Public reach
- Significance of the result of the activities for the performing arts in the Netherlands.
How and when to apply for this grant
Applications for composition or libretto grants are processed in two rounds per year. You can submit an application for three works a year at most.
To submit your grant application, you need a password (login code). If you already have a password, you can log in via My Fund/Mijn Fonds. If you don't have a password yet, you can request one here. The creation of a password can take several days.
To submit your grant application, you need a password (login code). If you already have a password, you can log in via My Fund/Mijn Fonds. If you don't have a password yet, you can request one here. The creation of a password can take several days.
Resubmissions no longer possible, assessment of draft applications remains
From 2021, it is no longer possible to resubmit a renewed version of a rejected application. The strong increase in the number of applications that were resubmitted meant a drop in the number of applications that could be honoured directly the first time. However, you can present your draft application to our grant consultants before you submit it. We can then advise you about the application that you intend to submit. We can assess draft applications until three weeks before the deadline.
Would you like to make use of this option? Then email the draft application to compositie@fondspodiumkunsten.nl.
Would you like to make use of this option? Then email the draft application to compositie@fondspodiumkunsten.nl.
Available amounts
For the composition or libretto commission programme, the total amount available per round is 237,500 euros.
Grant information
Detailed information about the grant conditions and assessment criteria for the composition or libretto commission is provided in paragraph 3 of the composition and libretto grant on wetten.overheid.nl. The grant and guidelines are explained below.
Honorarium table
The guidelines for honorariums for composition commissions are provided on this page (in Dutch).
Contact
Don’t hesitate to give us a call in case of any questions, for instance about your eligibility for this grant: +31 (0)70 70 72 700 (Mon-Friday, 9.00 - 17.00).
Guidelines: applications for composition or libretto commission grants
Explanation: applications for composition or libretto commission grants
