Financial support for social initiatives in times of corona

Several funds have made money available for projects that help vulnerable target groups during the coronavirus crisis. Do you want to start a new project and need money for it? Do you come into contact with families where children lack the necessary tools to learn? Is your own organization suffering financial losses? Check out the offerings of the funds below.

MAEX

MAEX supports initiatives that are facing challenges due to the Corona crisis.

• Emergency fund for initiatives facing difficulties due to coronavirus
• Legal questions
• Website MAEX

People make Amsterdam

• Overarching for all neighborhood funds
• Example: Fund for New West meets every week and allocates funds to COVID projects as quickly as possible
• Website People make Amsterdam
• Page with all neighborhood funds

Small Corona Aid

Several funds together provide up to €2500 in assistance for small projects.

• Projects for loneliness, food, and homelessness.
• Website Small Corona Aid

Kansfonds

Especially for vulnerable target groups.

• You can call an advisor at: 035 – 624 96 51
• Kansfonds Website

Children’s Crisis Fund

Caregivers can request up to €250 here for vulnerable children.

• It’s about help with schoolwork, games, or other things.
• You will receive a voucher that can be used to purchase what is needed.
• Website Strong together for vulnerable children

RCOAK Foundation

• Is open for ‘Corona’ requests in addition to regular requests.
• Follow the usual procedure via the quick scan. If you mention Corona in the title of the project, your application will be given priority in processing.
• Website RCOAK

ZonMw

• The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport is making extra funds available to facilitate creative solutions related to the coronavirus. The pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare and society. Therefore, short-term solutions are needed for practical problems inside and outside hospitals. Do you have a creative solution that contributes to this? Apply now for a financial boost from ZonMw.
• Website ZonMW

The Corona Desk ofthe Oranje Fondsis closed because the maximum budget has been reached. On April 14th, it will be communicated whether additional funds will be added to the fund.