[PDF] General Terms & Conditions of the DOEN Foundation for grant, loan ...
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These general terms and conditions form part of all grant, loan, guarantee and equity investment agreements to which the DOEN Foundation/DOEN Participaties B.V. ...
Funding Details
- Funder
- DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN)
- Funding Goal
- Support innovative initiatives by pioneers that accelerate the transition toward a circular economy, social inclusion, and creative imagination
- Funding Amount
- No fixed minimum or maximum. Average contribution depends on total project costs and expected impact. Contributions over €150,000 require auditor-certified final reports.
- How to Apply
- Applications are submitted year-round through the online 'Mijn DOEN' portal. Applicants should first use the Quickscan tool to test eligibility. A Dutch Chamber of Commerce excerpt (max 3 months old) is required. Applications must be submitted at least 4 months before project start. Processing takes approximately 4 months. Rejected applicants may request written reconsideration.
- Target Region
- Netherlands and international (including Africa, East Africa)
- Official Page
- https://www.doen.nl
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 19:37
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Project Scope
Required Documents
Constraints
Summary
The DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) is a Dutch foundation funded by the Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries. It supports innovative initiatives across three thematic areas: Regenerative Economy (green), Solidarity Society (social), and Transformative Power of Imagination (creative). The foundation aims to accelerate the transition toward a circular economy where everyone matters, funding pioneers who demonstrate how positive change is possible and can inspire others. DOEN provides grants, loans, guarantees, and equity investments to legal entities (foundations, associations, enterprises). There are no fixed minimum or maximum funding amounts — each application is evaluated individually based on project costs and potential impact. For contributions exceeding €150,000, auditor-certified final reports are required. Applications are accepted year-round through the "Mijn DOEN" online portal, with a processing time of approximately four months. The foundation operates both in the Netherlands and internationally, with portfolio projects in countries like Uganda and Zanzibar. DOEN Participaties B.V. handles larger equity investments separately. The foundation excludes purely commercial ventures, standalone research, government entities, and initiatives with primarily political or religious objectives. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, sound governance, community embedding, and an entrepreneurial approach with plans for sustainability beyond DOEN's support.
Historical Context
DOEN Foundation is funded by the Dutch Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries. The general terms and conditions document dates from December 2023. DOEN Participaties B.V. is a separate entity handling equity investments for larger initiatives.
Sources
- https://www.doen.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/231211-Algemene-voorwaarden-DOEN_versie-December-2023-ENG-2.pdf
- https://www.doen.nl
- https://www.doen.nl/aanvraag-doen/criteria/
- https://www.doen.nl/support/veelgestelde-vragen/
- https://www.doen.nl/over-doen/
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