Just and Equitable Society - Adessium Foundation

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Adessium supports initiatives that improve livelihood security for families and young people in vulnerable situations.

Source: https://www.adessium.org/en/programs/just-and-equitable-society/

Funding Details

Funder

Adessium Foundation

Funding Goal

Supporting initiatives that improve livelihood security for vulnerable families and young people, and ensuring a dignified existence for people with no fixed address, as part of building a just and equitable society in the Netherlands and Europe.

Funding Amount

Not publicly disclosed. The foundation maintains a relatively stable grantmaking budget since 2009, providing multi-year grants.

How to Apply

Adessium Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Program managers proactively identify and approach potential partner organizations. Once invited, organizations proceed through six stages: (1) introductory meetings, (2) concept note review, (3) full application submission, (4) due diligence verification, (5) grant agreement negotiation, and (6) ongoing monitoring with collaborative dialogue.

Target Region

Netherlands and Europe

Contact

Program managers: Job Rijneveld, Martijn Roos. Phone: +31 182 646 100. Email: info@adessium.org. Address: Postbus 76, 2810 AB Reeuwijk, Nederland.

Last Checked

2026-03-11 21:41

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must be identified and invited by Adessium program managers — no unsolicited applications accepted
• Must be a civil society / nonprofit organization
• Organization should address issues unlikely to receive adequate government or market support

Project Scope

• Work must focus on livelihood security for vulnerable families/youth OR dignified existence for people without fixed address

Required Documents

• Must go through six-stage process: introductory meeting, concept note, full application, due diligence, grant agreement, monitoring

Constraints

• Geographic focus: Netherlands and Europe

Summary

The Adessium Foundation's "Just and Equitable Society" program is one of three core programs of this Dutch family foundation established in 2005 by the Van Vliet family. The program focuses on two pillars: (1) Livelihood Security — improving economic participation and fair chances for vulnerable families and young people, and (2) People with No Fixed Address — providing relief and dignity for those without stable housing, including undocumented individuals facing structural barriers. The foundation operates as a proactive funder — it does not accept unsolicited applications. Instead, program managers Job Rijneveld and Martijn Roos identify and approach potential partner organizations that align with their strategic priorities. Once invited, organizations go through a structured six-stage process: introductory meetings, concept note review, full application, due diligence, grant agreement negotiation, and ongoing monitoring. Adessium provides multi-year grants along with strategic advice and network access, emphasizing long-term partnerships over one-off funding. They focus on the Netherlands and Europe, supporting civil society organizations working on issues unlikely to receive adequate government or market support. The foundation has maintained a relatively stable grantmaking budget since 2009, funded by periodic donations from a related family endowment foundation. Examples of supported organizations include ASKV (addressing undocumented individuals' barriers) and IMC Weekendschool (helping young people make post-secondary decisions).

Historical Context

Adessium Foundation was established in 2005 by the Van Vliet family and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025. It has maintained a relatively stable grantmaking budget since 2009, funded by periodic donations from a related family endowment foundation.

Sources

• https://www.adessium.org/en/programs/just-and-equitable-society/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/about-us/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/approach/
• https://www.adessium.org/en/our-approach/

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