On 1 April 2026, the Musichubs pop, hiphop and dance grant for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom will open. The grant supports organisations and initiators who stimulate talent development and contribute to a stronger local music scene.
Keep an eye on our channels. More information about this new grant will follow soon.
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Our new website
Illustration: Sue Doeksen
Our new website is live. The content of the grants remains unchanged, but the website has a completely new design and a clearer structure.
During development, we tested all new features extensively with applicants. However, questions or areas for improvement may still arise in practice. Have you noticed anything or do you have an idea? Please let us know via communicatie@fondspodiumkunsten.nl.
Ragazze Quartet - Normality No More | Photo: Andreas Terlaak
Our Annual Report 2025 is now online. It highlights what we achieved over the past year, from the projects we supported to key developments in the sector. Curious?
Since 2008, the six national cultural funds have applied a shared code of conduct to ensure that we work as objectively, carefully, transparently and efficiently as possible. The most recent update of this code dates from 2012. The code has therefore recently been revised to include references to the current Governance Code Culture and the complaints procedures used by the funds.
Rhythm and flow - ISH Dance Collective | Photo: Michel Schnater
The first round of the Programme and Presentation Grant has closed. A total of 434 applications were submitted, of which 394 will be further assessed. The high number of applications shows that the grant responds to a clear need in the field.
This spring, international programmers will visit the festivals Cinedans and Rewire. During these visitor programmes, they will become acquainted with Dutch artists and the performing arts landscape in the Netherlands, with the aim of building new connections and creating international opportunities for Dutch artists.
