DutchCulture | International Heritage Cooperation launches an additional open call for the Matching Fund to support projects that highlight the history of slavery and indentured labour in former Dutch colonies and trading posts, and bring these stories to the attention of a broad audience.
During the Slavery Memorial Year (2023–2024), the Kingdom of the Netherlands reflected on its painful history of slavery in former Dutch colonies and the lasting impact it has today. Although the Slavery Memorial Year officially ended on 1 July 2024, the recognition and consequences of this history remain important in the international heritage field. Therefore this additional funding round is launched.
The Matching Fund supports projects from all cultural expressions, such as exhibitions, international events, theatre performances, podcasts, etc. Book publications and public programming connected to documentary films are also eligible, but restricted funding is available for these projects.
Since visibility and cooperation are the focus of this scheme, projects should emphasise reciprocal representation, multiperspectivity and historical awareness. Applicants are encouraged to address the ongoing impact of slavery and indentured labour today.
Heritage and creative professionals, organisations, and institutes based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands (including Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten) are welcome to apply in partnership with their counterpart(s) from the countries mentioned in the International Cultural Policy.
These countries are Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, the United States, Ukraine, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Ghana.
Grants up to 25,000 EUR per project are available.
