Stichting de Noordzee - Postcode Loterij
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11
De stichting heeft échte bescherming van onderwaternatuur als doel (dus niet alleen bescherming op papier), ze stimuleert duurzame visserij en onderzoekt hoe ...
Source: https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/overzicht/stichting-de-noordzee
Funding Details
- Funder
- Nationale Postcode Loterij
- Funding Goal
- Support charitable organizations working on people and planet themes including conservation, climate, development, human rights, and social cohesion
- Funding Amount
- €3,000,000 over five years as regular support for Stichting de Noordzee, plus special project grants ranging from €500,000 to €8,500,000 (500.000 € – 8.500.000 €)
- Deadline
- September 1 annually (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Organizations submit applications annually by September 1 via the official application portal. Applications are evaluated against eligibility criteria including organizational governance, financial standing, mission alignment, and public support. Approximately 150 organizations receive multi-year partnerships. Organizations not meeting direct criteria may be referred to Stichting DOEN. Contact: aanvraag@postcodeloterij.nl
- Target Region
- Netherlands
- Contact
- aanvraag@postcodeloterij.nl
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 19:49
Application Checklist
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Required Documents
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Summary
The Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) is one of the largest charity lotteries in the Netherlands, distributing at least 40% of its revenue to charitable organizations. In 2025, over 3 million participants contributed €378 million to charitable causes. The lottery maintains approximately 150 long-term partner organizations that receive multi-year core funding, with additional one-time grants available to other eligible organizations. The specific page reviewed highlights the lottery's support for Stichting de Noordzee (North Sea Foundation), which has been a beneficiary since 2011 receiving €3 million over the past five years plus special project grants (e.g., €8.5 million in 2019 for North Sea enrichment, €1.9 million in 2021 for cleanup initiatives). Stichting de Noordzee focuses on North Sea protection including beach cleanups, sustainable fishing, underwater nature conservation, and researching nature-friendly offshore wind farms. Organizations wishing to become beneficiaries must meet strict requirements: they must be Dutch civil society organizations with ANBI status and CBF recognition, generate at least €800,000 annually from independent fundraising, demonstrate national reach across the Netherlands, and ensure lottery funding does not exceed 25% of total income. Applications are accepted annually with a September 1 deadline. Organizations not meeting the direct criteria are referred to Stichting DOEN, the lottery's associated foundation.
Historical Context
Stichting de Noordzee has been a Postcode Loterij beneficiary since 2011. Special grants include €8,500,000 (2019) for North Sea enrichment, €1,922,000 (2021) for expanded cleanup initiatives, and €500,000 (2026) for ocean conservation. The lottery has over 3 million participants and distributed €378 million to charitable causes in 2025.
Sources
- https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/overzicht/stichting-de-noordzee
- https://www.noordzee.nl
- https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen
- https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/aanvraag-indienen