DOEN Foundation
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources · Sustainable energy (Netherlands, Africa, Asia); · Social entrepreneurs with innovative ...
Source: https://www.terravivagrants.org/group-3-energy-climate-change/doen-foundation/
Funding Details
- Funder
- DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN)
- Funding Goal
- Supporting innovative pioneers working toward a regenerative and circular economy, solidarity-based society, and transformative imagination — with grants and loans for social and environmental innovation.
- Funding Amount
- No fixed minimum or maximum. DOEN typically funds no more than one-third of total project budget. Grants where necessary, loans where possible.
- Deadline
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least 4 months before project start (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- 1. Complete the online quickscan pre-assessment tool to determine if your initiative qualifies. 2. If eligible, submit a full application through the online portal (use Google Chrome on desktop). 3. Applications can be in Dutch or English. 4. DOEN reviews the submission and may request additional information. 5. For larger initiatives, applicants may be directed to DOEN Participaties.
- Target Region
- Netherlands, Africa, Asia (global eligibility)
- Contact
- Email: info@doen.nl. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Official Page
- https://www.doen.nl/en
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 22:13
Application Checklist
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Summary
The DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) is a Dutch grant-making organization funded by the Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries. It supports innovative initiatives from pioneers and gives them a "flying start" to demonstrate that systemic change is possible. The foundation works to accelerate the transition toward a circular economy where community comes first. DOEN operates across three thematic pillars: Regenerative Economy (green/environmental), Solidarity-based Society (social inclusion), and Transformative Power of Imagination (arts/culture). Under its Green pillar, DOEN funds sustainable energy projects in the Netherlands, Africa, and Asia, social entrepreneurs with innovative solutions, and fair and sustainable food systems. Portfolio examples include oyster farming for ecosystem restoration, food waste reduction, and waste management initiatives. The foundation uses a hybrid funding approach — "grants where necessary, loans where possible" — and typically funds no more than one-third of a project's total budget. There are no fixed minimum or maximum grant amounts. Applications are accepted year-round through an online portal with a quickscan pre-assessment tool, but must be submitted at least four months before the project start date. Applications can be submitted in Dutch or English, and the foundation is open to legally registered organizations globally.
Historical Context
DOEN Foundation is funded by three Dutch charity lotteries (Postcode Loterij, VriendenLoterij). It has been operating as a long-standing grant-making foundation. The TerraViva Grants page was last updated November 2020, but DOEN's own website shows active and ongoing operations with current application processes.
Sources
- https://www.terravivagrants.org/group-3-energy-climate-change/doen-foundation/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do
- https://www.doen.nl/en/apply
- https://www.doen.nl/aanvraag-doen/criteria/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/green
- https://www.doen.nl/aanvraag-doen/veelgestelde-vragen/
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