Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Consulate General in Istanbul invite Turkish civil society, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities to submit new proposals for Matra Societal Transformation Programme to get support for their work.
Priority Areas
- MATRA works with country specific priority areas. Priority areas for Türkiye are identified within the overall framework of rule of law.
- In Türkiye, the Embassy and CG will give priority to proposals that contribute to Access to justice for all.
Funding Information
- The following financial aspects should be taken into account when applying to the Matra programme:
- Project proposals with budgets ranging from €25.000 to €50.000 may apply. The budget form should be drafted in Euros;
- The maximum project duration is 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The MATRA Social Transformation Programme is open for applications by local and international NGOs, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities in Türkiye.
- Twinning with Dutch organizations and with partners from other countries is allowed, but not a requirement.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Not eligible for funding under MATRA are:
- Projects repeating identical previous projects, or proposals that come down to funding ongoing activities/projects;
- Commercial activities;
- Projects with a predominantly academic focus, i.e. research;
- Projects that largely or exclusively involve the delivery of goods or materials;
- Infrastructural or construction projects;
- Bursaries or education programmes;
- Humanitarian aid;
- Feasibility studies and other research;
- Vehicles etc.
For more information, visit Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ankara.
