About DOEN
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11
It uses the money to help fund more than 250 pioneers with grants, loans and investment capital (via the investment company DOEN Ventures). In extending and ...
Source: https://www.doen.nl/en/about-us/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation)
- Funding Goal
- To support pioneering initiatives that accelerate the transition towards a circular economy, social inclusion, and creative change through grants, loans, and investment capital.
- Funding Amount
- No minimum or maximum amounts. Each application is evaluated individually based on project costs and expected impact of DOEN's contribution.
- Deadline
- Rolling applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines. Must submit at least 4 months before project start. (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- 1. Complete the online Quickscan tool to check preliminary eligibility. 2. Create an account on the 'Mijn DOEN' portal. 3. Submit the official application form online (can be saved and completed later). 4. Application review takes approximately four months. 5. Track application status through your Mijn DOEN account. 6. If rejected, written requests for reconsideration are accepted.
- Target Region
- Netherlands (primarily), with some international projects supported
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 19:31
Application Checklist
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Summary
Stichting DOEN is a Dutch foundation established over 30 years ago by the Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) and VriendenLoterij. It supports more than 250 innovative initiatives annually through grants, loans, and investment capital (via its investment arm DOEN Ventures). The foundation positions itself as a "booster of pioneers," focusing on early-stage social enterprises and innovators working on systemic change. DOEN operates across three core themes: Regenerative Economy (green/circular economy), Solidary Society (social inclusion), and the Transformative Power of Imagination (creative/cultural initiatives). The green theme specifically targets circular economy approaches including food systems, marine restoration, and waste valorization. The foundation accepts applications year-round with no fixed deadlines, and the review process typically takes about four months. Applicants must be legal entities (no individuals), submit at least four months before project start, and demonstrate clear planning, transparent budgets, sound governance, and lasting impact. DOEN does not set minimum or maximum funding amounts — each application is evaluated individually. The foundation explicitly excludes purely commercial ventures, government entities, standalone research, healthcare projects, and organizations with excessive reserves (free reserves exceeding 1.5x annual operating costs).
Historical Context
Stichting DOEN was established over 30 years ago by the Nationale Postcode Loterij. It supports more than 250 initiatives annually. The foundation also oversees the Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds and VriendenLoterij Fonds. It is CBF-certified (Dutch charity quality mark).
Sources
- https://www.doen.nl/en/about-us/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/applying-for-support/criteria/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/applying-for-support/faq/
- https://www.doen.nl/aanvraag-doen/criteria/
- https://www.doen.nl/support/veelgestelde-vragen/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/green/
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