Criteria - Stichting DOEN

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Study grants, work experience, study trips, student exchanges, independent student activities, group trips, (children's) holiday camps and (day) trips.

Source: https://www.doen.nl/en/applications/criteria/

Funding Details

Funder

Stichting DOEN

Funding Goal

Accelerate innovative solutions for a circular economy, inclusive society, and transformative imagination through supporting pioneering initiatives and social enterprises.

Funding Amount

Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds: €500-€5,000 for community projects. DOEN Foundation and DOEN Ventures: amounts not publicly specified, likely larger grants.

Deadline

Rolling basis — applications accepted year-round, must be submitted at least 4 months before project start (Rolling)

How to Apply

1. Complete the online Quick Scan questionnaire to verify eligibility. 2. Create a 'My DOEN' account on the application portal. 3. Submit the online application form with a clear, realistic SMART plan. 4. Wait for DOEN to review (approximately 4 months). 5. DOEN contacts applicant if potential is identified — submission does not guarantee funding.

Target Region

Netherlands, East Africa, Global South, ABCSSS Islands (Caribbean)

Contact

Email: info@doen.nl | Application portal: https://aanvraag.doen.nl/portal/checkout.ssp?lang=en_US

Last Checked

2026-03-11 19:26

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a legal entity (not an individual person)
• Organization reserves must not exceed 1.5 times annual costs
• Project must not be purely commercial, government-led, or politically/religiously oriented

Project Scope

• Project must demonstrate structural development and lasting effect addressing a demonstrable community need
• Initiative should align with at least one of DOEN's three themes: Regenerative Economy, Social Solidarity, or Power of Imagination

Required Documents

• Complete the online Quick Scan questionnaire before formal application
• Create a 'My DOEN' account and submit online application form with clear, realistic SMART plan

Constraints

• Application must be submitted at least four months before project start date

Summary

Stichting DOEN is a Dutch foundation funded by the Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij that supports innovative, pioneering initiatives working toward a circular economy, social solidarity, and creative imagination. The foundation provides grants and venture funding to legal entities (not individuals) that demonstrate structural, lasting impact and address demonstrable community needs. DOEN operates through four funding channels: the DOEN Foundation (Netherlands, East Africa, Global South), VriendenLoterij Fonds (Netherlands, ABCSSS Islands), Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds (community projects €500-€5,000), and DOEN Ventures for larger initiatives. The foundation works across three core themes: Regenerative Economy (landscape restoration, regenerative agriculture, resource reduction, circular economy), Social Solidarity (labor-focused social enterprises, community participation), and the Power of Imagination (artistic initiatives demonstrating alternative futures). Applications are accepted year-round but must be submitted at least four months before project start, with a review process taking approximately four months. DOEN explicitly excludes purely commercial ventures, independent research, awareness campaigns, standard education, healthcare services, government-led initiatives, real estate, and politically or religiously oriented organizations. Organizations with reserves exceeding 1.5 times annual costs are also ineligible. The foundation favors initiatives that address multiple DOEN focus areas and demonstrate catalytic funding potential — meaning the grant can leverage additional resources and inspire broader change.

Historical Context

Stichting DOEN is the fund of the Dutch Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij, two of the largest charity lotteries in the Netherlands. The foundation has been supporting pioneering initiatives through multiple funding channels. Their portfolio includes projects like Stichting Sheltersuit, Chako Zanzibar, Oogst, Easy Housing Uganda, and WASTE ME, demonstrating a long track record of supporting social enterprises and innovative sustainability projects.

Sources

• https://www.doen.nl/en/applications/criteria/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/applications/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/applications/frequently-asked-questions/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/green/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/accelerating-transitions/

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