Working together with National Postcode Lottery

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Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11

With the support of the National Postcode Lottery we have been able to push wetlands into the global climate and biodiversity agendas, facilitate the ...

Source: https://www.wetlands.org/working-together-nationale-postcode-loterij/

Funding Details

Funder: Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch National Postcode Lottery)
Funding Goal: To raise funds for charitable organizations working on people and planet causes, distributing at least 40% of lottery revenue to nonprofits in areas including development cooperation, human rights, conservation, climate/environment, health, and social cohesion.
Funding Amount: At least 40% of lottery revenue distributed to nonprofits; €378 million total in 2025 across 150+ organizations. Over €5 billion distributed since 1989.
Deadline: September 1 (annually) (Fixed)
How to Apply: Organizations submit applications annually by September 1 through the online portal at postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/aanvraag-indienen. Organizations that don't qualify for the main program are referred to Stichting DOEN or the Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds.
Target Region: Netherlands (headquarters), Global (project reach)
Contact: aanvraag@postcodeloterij.nl
Official Page: https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/aanvraag-indienen
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 19:26

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must have Dutch ANBI (public benefit organization) status or commit to obtaining it
Organization must hold CBF recognition for charities (unless a justified exception exists)
Minimum €800,000 in annual independent fundraising revenue required
Must demonstrate broad public support (donor base, members, media presence) across Dutch demographic groups
Must maintain professional staff, strategic planning, and sound governance (Code of Good Governance compliance)

Project Scope

Organization must work in people/planet sectors: development cooperation, human rights, conservation, climate/environment, health, or social cohesion

Required Documents

Applications must be submitted by September 1 annually via the online portal

Constraints

Lottery contribution cannot exceed 25% of total organizational income

Summary

The Dutch National Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) is one of the largest charity lotteries in the world, established in 1989 with 2.8 million Dutch participants. It has contributed over €5 billion to charitable causes since inception, with €378 million distributed in 2025 alone. The lottery supports more than 150 charitable organizations through several funding mechanisms: multi-year unrestricted partnerships, Dream Fund projects for bold initiatives, extra grants for special projects, and one-time donations. Organizations seeking support must meet stringent requirements including Dutch ANBI (public benefit) status, CBF charity recognition, a minimum of €800,000 in annual independent fundraising revenue, professional governance structures, and broad public support across Dutch demographic groups. The lottery's contribution cannot exceed 25% of an organization's total income. Applications are submitted annually by September 1 through an online portal. The lottery focuses on organizations working in people/planet sectors: development cooperation, human rights, nature conservation, climate and environment, health, and social cohesion. Current beneficiaries include major international NGOs such as Wetlands International, WWF, IUCN NL, Natuurmonumenten, and Cordaid. For organizations that don't meet the main criteria, the lottery refers them to affiliated funders like Stichting DOEN (sustainability, social cohesion, arts/culture) or the Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds (community-level initiatives).

Historical Context

Established in 1989. Has 2.8 million Dutch participants. Has contributed over €5 billion to charitable causes since inception. Distributed €378 million in 2025. Supports over 150 charitable organizations through multi-year partnerships, Dream Fund projects, extra grants, and one-time donations.

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