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Creative Industries Fund NL — Fresh Perspectives 2026
Creative Industries Fund NL
August 25, 2026Netherlands
Two-phase grant: exploration Dec 2026–Apr 2027, then implementation Sep 2027–Aug 2028 for selected phase-1 projects.
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Two-phase grant: exploration Dec 2026–Apr 2027, then implementation Sep 2027–Aug 2028 for selected phase-1 projects.
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Designers, architects or makers with 4+ years independent practice in NL; new cross-sector partner outside creative industries required.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- August 25, 2026, 16:00 CEST
- Programme dates
- Phase 1: December 2026 – April 2027
- Costs to the artist
- No fee; co-financing may be required in project budget
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Phase 1: 10 × €10,000; Phase 2: 10 × €50,000
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Free
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