Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusion - Stichting DOEN

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The VriendenLoterij Fonds, which is part of the DOEN Foundation, supports social enterprises and initiatives dedicated to enabling vulnerable groups of people ...

Source: https://www.doen.nl/en/how-we-do-it/social-entrepreneurship-and-inclusion/

Funding Details

Funder

Stichting DOEN / VriendenLoterij Fonds

Funding Goal

Supporting social enterprises and innovative initiatives that enable vulnerable groups to participate in society, accelerating the transition toward a circular economy, social solidarity, and creative imagination.

Funding Amount

Not publicly specified. DOEN provides grants, loans, guarantees, and investments. Amounts determined on a case-by-case basis.

Deadline

Rolling (applications accepted year-round, minimum 4 months before project start) (Rolling)

How to Apply

1. Complete the online Quickscan tool to assess preliminary eligibility (non-binding). 2. Create an account in the 'Mijn Account' portal. 3. Complete and submit the online application form. 4. Log back in to refine details and upload supporting documents. 5. Evaluation phase (approximately 4 months) — DOEN contacts promising applicants. 6. Upon approval, request logos for public communication of support.

Target Region

Netherlands

Contact

Lisa Norbiato — lisa.norbiato@doen.nl; VriendenLoterij Fonds — info@vriendenloterijfonds.nl; Website: www.vriendenloterijfonds.nl

Last Checked

2026-03-11 21:42

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a legal entity (individuals cannot apply)
• Organization must not have free reserves exceeding 1.5x annual operating costs
• Must demonstrate entrepreneurial approach with own contributions or sustainability plan

Project Scope

• Initiative must align with DOEN's themes: Regenerative Economy, Social Solidarity, or Transformative Imagination

Required Documents

• Budget must be transparent with clear cost breakdown and funding sources
• Project goals must be SMART-defined with realistic achievement prospects

Constraints

• Application must be submitted at minimum 4 months before project start date
• Cannot be a Postcode Loterij or VriendenLoterij beneficiary organization

Summary

Stichting DOEN is a Dutch foundation funded by the Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij. It supports pioneers and innovative initiatives working toward systemic change across three thematic areas: Regenerative Economy (circular economy, landscape restoration, sustainable practices), Social Solidarity (social enterprises enabling vulnerable groups to participate in society), and the Transformative Power of Imagination (arts and culture driving social change). The Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusion program, operated through the VriendenLoterij Fonds, specifically targets social enterprises that help people with disabilities, elderly individuals, and newcomers to the Netherlands gain employment and social participation. DOEN provides support through grants, loans, guarantees, and investments. Applications are accepted year-round but must be submitted at least four months before the project start date, with a typical review process of four months. Applicants must be legal entities (not individuals) with clear governance structures, SMART-defined goals, and transparent budgets. Organizations with excessive reserves (more than 1.5x annual operating costs) are excluded. The foundation does not fund purely commercial ventures, standalone research or conferences, regular education, healthcare, emergency relief, government entities, or politically/religiously motivated initiatives. The program emphasizes entrepreneurial approaches where applicants demonstrate their own contributions, partner funding, or financial sustainability plans. DOEN focuses primarily on initiatives within or connected to the Netherlands.

Historical Context

Stichting DOEN is an established foundation funded by the Dutch Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij. It operates as an ongoing program with rolling applications rather than fixed funding rounds.

Sources

• https://www.doen.nl/en/how-we-do-it/social-entrepreneurship-and-inclusion/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/how-we-do-it/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do/
• https://www.vriendenloterijfonds.nl/
• https://vriendenloterijfonds.nl/aanvragen/criteria/
• https://vriendenloterijfonds.nl/aanvragen/
• https://www.doen.nl/en/applying-for-funding/
• https://www.doen.nl/aanvraag-doen/criteria/

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