Amsterdam funds at a glance

Which funds can you turn to if you have a great idea for the neighborhood, want to set up a project to help young people find work, or aim to create a place for the homeless? We have listed 7 funds and 2 subsidies that specifically finance volunteer projects in Amsterdam for you. And as a bonus, a list of national funds.

1. People make Amsterdam

A collection of neighborhood funds such as the Central Fund, South Fund, etc. They are committed to initiatives that contribute to a more beautiful, greener, safer, more colorful, or cleaner neighborhood. These are projects that enrich the neighborhood in areas such as culture, welfare, health, elderly care, art, nature, sports, youth, and safety. The emphasis is on the active involvement of residents, the connection between people, and increasing solidarity in the neighborhood.

Both individuals and organizations can apply for grants of up to 1500 and 3000 euros respectively.Read more.

2. RCOAK

If your project gives meaning to the lives of the elderly in the Netherlands, Stichting RCOAK is happy to support your project with a financial donation. Within Amsterdam, they also provide donations to projects focused on poverty and diversity. A fast-track desk has been set up for requests up to €3000. The project application can also focus on organizational costs and communication. They provide support for multiple years.Read more

3. Help after research

Help after Research Foundation is an Amsterdam-based endowment fund that focuses on initiatives of a humanitarian and charitable nature. Help after Research supports projects that contribute to an inclusive living environment for all residents of Amsterdam. Themes: Poverty alleviation, Social integration, Healthcare, Social prevention and assistance, and Emergency aid.Read more.

4. The Amsterdam Fund

The Amsterdam Fund Foundation is inseparably connected to The Amsterdam Circle. Its objective is to serve the general interests of Amsterdam by financially supporting specific Amsterdam initiatives that receive little or no support from other entities.

Maximum of 5000 euros.Read more.

5. The Amsterdam Fund for the Arts

The AFK is the fund of and for the cultural world city of Amsterdam. From the mission ‘Fantastic art for all Amsterdammers’, they contribute to a city where everyone has the opportunity to practice or experience art. That is why they support all art forms in every district and in every neighborhood. They are there for both professional art and for cultural activities in leisure time – for established organizations, as well as the fringes and the pioneers.Read more.

6. Haella Foundation

This fund likes to get involved in neighborhood initiatives and carries out many projects in Amsterdam. Up to a maximum of €4000. They have a close collaboration with RCOAK.Read more.

7. Rotarkids

Rotarkids, a collaboration of a large number of Rotary clubs in Amsterdam, has been working since 1992 to give vulnerable children and young people a helping hand. Up to 5000 euros.Read more.

8. Amsterdam 750 years

Municipality of Amsterdam subsidy scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to support projects specifically developed and carried out in the context of the celebration of Amsterdam 750. It concerns initiatives from the city that contribute to the objectives of the celebration during or leading up to the anniversary year: establishing new collaborations and sustainable legacies, and promoting new connections and talent development among young people.Read more.

9. Subsidy Volunteer Transport Incentive

Encouraging initiatives that offer transportation based on volunteer work for residents of Amsterdam who are less mobile, in order to improve their mobility, combat loneliness, and increase awareness of volunteer transportation in Amsterdam. Maximum of 25,000 euros.Read more

Other funds

AMVJ Fund– Social cultural activities aimed at children and young people.Poverty Fund– Reducing poverty or alleviating its effects.Ars Donandi Foundation for Welfare and Culture– Various themes.Involved Neighborhoods (VSB)

Borro Foundation– Promote mental and physical well-being.Boschuysen Foundation– For young people in need of social assistance.Bretano’s Support for the Elderly Foundation– Promote well-being of the elderly.Culture Fund

De Donge Foundation  – Children’s well-being.Fonds 21– Projects for young people.Foundation Van den Santheuvel, Sobbe– Projects for young people.Janivo Foundation– Projects for children and young people.Kansfonds– Projects related to poverty, homelessness, debt, undocumented individuals.Long Live Art Fund– Art practice for vulnerable elderly.Monuta Helps– Projects related to grief and loss.National Elderly Fund– Projects for the elderly.NSGK– Projects for disabled children.Oranjefonds– Social projects.Perspective– Improve quality of life. Themes: health, children, and education.Postcode Lottery Neighborhood Fund– Neighborhood projects.Grief Support Fund– Projects related to grief and loss.Women Helping Women Foundation– Projects that promote the independence of womenUnivé Neighborhood Fund– Neighborhood initiatives.VSB Fund– Social and cultural projects.