Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) - Grant Application

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Dutch lottery allocating minimum 40% of revenue to charitable organizations working on people and nature in Netherlands and internationally. Provides both multi-year core funding and one-time grants to nonprofits in development cooperation, human rights, nature conservation, animal protection, climate/environment. Annual September application deadline. Requires ANBI status, minimum €800,000 independent fundraising, broad societal support.

Source: https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/aanvraag-indienen

Funding Details

Funder

Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery)

Funding Goal

Support for professional non-profit organizations active in the fields of people and nature, including development cooperation, human rights, nature conservation, climate and environment, social cohesion, welfare and health. Funds are provided as unrestricted multi-year support or one-off donations to established Dutch civil society organizations with broad public support.

Funding Amount

Minimum 40% of lottery revenue distributed; individual grants not specified publicly. Contribution must not exceed 25% of the applicant's total income.

Deadline

2026-09-01 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Submit a completed application via the online portal at goededoelenloterijen.my.site.com/NPLPortal by September 1. For advice contact aanvraag@postcodeloterij.nl.

Target Region

Netherlands (primarily); occasional international exceptions for globally unique organizations

Contact

aanvraag@postcodeloterij.nl

Last Checked

2026-03-13 17:31

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be a Dutch civil society non-profit organization (ANBI/PBO status)
• Independent fundraising of at least EUR 800,000 per year required
• Must have national (Netherlands-wide) reach and broad public support
• CBF charity recognition strongly preferred
• Professional organization with policy plan and sound governance required

Project Scope

• Must be active in human and/or nature sectors (nature conservation, climate, environment, etc.)

Required Documents

• Application submitted via online portal by September 1
• Organization must demonstrate broad societal support (number of donors/members, public presence)

Constraints

• Lottery contribution must not exceed 25% of applicant's total annual income

Summary

The Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) distributes at least 40% of its annual lottery revenue to approximately 150 non-profit organizations working in people and nature sectors. Organizations receive either multi-year unrestricted support or one-off donations, depending on their fit and the lottery's annual revenues. Eligibility is strict: applicants must be Dutch civil society organizations (ANBI status), generate at least EUR 800,000 per year in independent fundraising, and have national reach and broad public recognition. The lottery prioritizes organizations with strong governance, professional management, and a mission aligned with a green and just world. Applications are submitted annually via an online portal with a September 1 deadline. Non-Dutch organizations are rarely considered and only when no equivalent Dutch organization covers the same global issue. This is a significant Dutch funding source for established NGOs in nature conservation, climate, environment, and international development. The funding is unrestricted and multi-year, making it strategically valuable for organizational stability.

Historical Context

Annual September deadline. The lottery has approximately 150 multi-year charity partners and distributes at least 40% of its revenue. One-off grants are awarded depending on annual lottery revenue. Alternatives include Stichting DOEN (sustainability, social cohesion, arts internationally) and Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds (neighborhood initiatives in the Netherlands).

Sources

• https://www.postcodeloterij.nl/goede-doelen/aanvraag-indienen

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