Funders - DCNA - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance

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

Dutch Postcode Lottery. DCNA received start up funding from the Dutch Postcode Lottery as a 'Special Project' of IUCN NL. DCNA now receives an annual subsidy ...

Source: http://dcnanature.org/funders/

Funding Details

Deadline: Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January (periodic)
Contact: DCNA, Kralendijk, Bonaire. Phone: +599 717 5010. Email: info@dcnanature.org. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a park management or conservation organization operating on one of the six Dutch Caribbean islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius)

Project Scope

Projects must relate to nature conservation or protected area management in the Dutch Caribbean

Required Documents

Contact DCNA directly at info@dcnanature.org or +599 717 5010 to discuss funding opportunities

Constraints

Funding is directed to DCNA member organizations — not an open competitive call for external applicants
Trust Fund capital target has not been fully reached, limiting available funding

Historical Context

Trust Fund established in 2006. Received €750,000 annually from Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations through a 10-year subsidy agreement (through 2016). Dutch Postcode Lottery provided startup funding as a 'Special Project' of IUCN NL, later converted to annual subsidies. Past funders include Prins Bernhard Natuur Fonds and Rabobank.

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