Deadline: 1 October 2019
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canberra, Australia is seeking project proposals for initiatives focusing on Dutch-Australian cultural heritage to be initiated in 2019.
The Embassy has an active policy of promoting Dutch-Australian cultural heritage; material and immaterial relics from the past that the Netherlands shares with Australia. By maintaining, managing and highlighting Dutch-Australian cultural heritage, they can foster a reflection on their past and a mutual understanding of past, present and future. The embassy’s shared cultural heritage programme identifies 4 themes; the so-called 4 M’s: Maritime, Military, Migrant and Mercantile heritage.
Funding Information
The requested financial contribution of the Embassy should be between 3.000 and 25.000 AUD.
Applications Criteria
- Grant applications must be submitted by a professional, non-commercial Australian organisation that is not dependent on the financial contribution for its financial survival;
- The applicant uses the application form for 2019, provided by the Embassy;
- The applicant works together with a Dutch project partner based in the Netherlands;
- The cooperation is based on equality, reciprocity and respect for ownership;
- The application form should be accompanied by a written confirmation from the Dutch counterpart(s) confirming that the application has been drawn up in mutual agreeance;
- The contribution will in principle not exceed 60% of the total project budget. The financial value (or a fair estimate) of any in-kind contributions (such as expertise, equipment, office space and PR) may be included. Please note, the Embassy does not sponsor overhead costs;
Optional criteria
- The project presents opportunities for multilateral cooperation with other countries that have a strong cultural heritage connection with the Netherlands: Indonesia, Japan, India, China, Suriname, South-Africa, Brazil, Russia, and the Unites States of America;
- The project creates opportunities for follow ups to be initiated by the applicant or third parties;
- The project thematically connects Australian-Dutch cultural heritage with contemporary Dutch key sectors, involving Dutch companies in Australia (see Holland Hub Australia);
- Public-private partnerships and private sector involvement, e.g. through sponsoring or advertising.
Project Criteria
- The project commences after 1 March 2019 but before 1 December 2019 and will run for a period not exceeding four years;
- The project promotes the sustainable preservation of Australian-Dutch cultural heritage;
- The project focusses on one (or several) of the 4 M’s;
- The project has a long-term impact;
- The project is mainly aimed at an Australian target group, based in Australia;
- The project promotes cooperation between Australian and Dutch counterparts;
- The project creates awareness and knowledge about Australian-Dutch cultural heritage primarily among an Australian audience;
- A strong communication strategy, in which the financial support from the embassy is acknowledged, is part of the project planning;
- If applicable: involvement from key stakeholders and the community to ensure the project can continue after Embassy funding ceases.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/documents/publications/2019/01/24/2019-call-for-proposals-shared-cultural-heritage