First round Programme and Presentation Grant: 434 applications submitted

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Fonds Podiumkunsten

The Programme and Presentation Grant supports the programming and presentation of professional performing arts across a wide range of venues: from small stages and clubs to theatres and festivals. The scheme has two aims:

  • To contribute to the programming of performing arts across the Netherlands, including the Caribbean part of the Kingdom
  • To provide space for professional performing arts that are not yet widely presented, such as new genres, presentation formats and audience groups

The grant replaces the Subsidie Kleinschalige en Incidentele Programmering (SKIP) and the Programmering festival popmuziek grant.


Facts and figures

Of the 394 applications, 207 are assessed under component A. In this component, geographical distribution plays an important role. To fund all applications within this component, €1,467,500 would be required. The available budget for component A is €1,200,000.

Within component B, 187 applications are being assessed. Applications are assessed on the extent to which programme choices, presentation formats, and audience approach and reach are distinctive from a national perspective. To fund all applications within this component, €1,305,250 would be required. The available budget for component B is €500,000. In both components, the amount of funding requested exceeds the available budget.


What do these figures mean?

In particular, the available budget in component B has been significantly oversubscribed. In component A, the highest level of oversubscription is in the eastern region of the Netherlands, where roughly twice as much funding has been requested as is available. This means that many applications, including some that receive a positive recommendation, will not be awarded funding.

The large number of applications shows there is considerable interest in the new grant and that it meets a clear need in the field.

In the coming period, the applications will be assessed in detail by advisory committees made up of external experts. Applicants will receive a decision no later than Wednesday 6 May.