Preliminary application
The application process at Dioraphte begins with a preliminary application. Preliminary applications may be submitted for the programme areas Social Initiatives in the Netherlands, Performing Arts, and Cultural Heritage. For Social Initiatives in Africa, we proactively identify potential partners and invite them to submit applications. It is therefore not possible to submit an application without an invitation. For Science & Research, we exclusively fund projects once per year through Calls for Proposals. More information and time planning can be found on our website.
When submitting a preliminary application, a brief description of the project, the target group and an indication of the amount is requested. No attachments need to be added to the preliminary application. It is a brief description of the project, on the basis of which we can conclude whether the application falls within our criteria. We aim to give you a definitive answer on this in the short term, after which you may be invited to submit a full application. If you enter that process, various documents will be requested about the organization and the project. For example projects and an indication of our average donation amounts, please refer to our most recent annual report under ‘annual reports’ on this website..
New applicants are asked for a Chamber of Commerce number and a contact person. Dioraphte prefers to communicate directly with the applicant and not with an externally engaged fundraiser or fundraising agency. Unfortunately, preliminary applications submitted via regular email or postal mail cannot be processed.
Selection Criteria
Dioraphte applies the following guidelines. In addition, there are specific selection criteria for each field of work which can be found on the corresponding webpages.
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- Dioraphte provides financial support to Public Interest Organisations in the Netherlands and abroad (ANBIs recognised by the Dutch tax authorities). We do not support any commercial institutions, nor do we consider applications for financial support for individuals.
- The application is related to one of the following work areas: Social Initiatives in the Netherlands, Performing Arts or Cultural Heritage. For Social Initiatives in Africa and Science & Research we do not accept unsolicited proposals. It is by invition only.
- Preliminary applications can only be submitted through the online portal. A full application can be submitted if one of our advisers has invited you to submit it following the review of a preliminary application. The full application must be submitted within six months of the invitation; otherwise, the invitation will expire.
- Applications should preferably focus on clearly defined projects. Funding cannot be granted retrospectively. Projects with a broad base of support in society are viewed favourably.
- Projects may have a duration of several years. Projects that run for a few (in general 2 to 4) years can be supported, but the support will never have a permanent character.
- The application must be clear and transparent in financial terms. You must provide an investment budget (if applicable), an operating budget and a financing plan. Operational deficits, non-project related salaries, living expenses, as well as costs related to the day-to-day running of the organisation may also be covered.
- The applicant needs to demonstrate at the time of application that you do not have sufficient resources of your own to finance the project. If it emerges at a later stage that you had assets or funds at your disposal, either in your name or in the name of a third party, or any other resources or income when you applied, but did not disclose this in writing then or thereafter; we may withdraw the grant and demand repayment of any financial support granted.
- Dioraphte has chosen not to provide support to governments, government bodies or institutions subsidised directly or indirectly by a government agency. We also do not support activities or projects with a predominantly political or religious character.
- Finally, Dioraphte also provides support through collaborations with other parties, including various funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I submit an application?
To submit a pre-application, please use the digital application form.
How do I create an account?
To use the application portal, you must first create an account by registering. The account will become active after confirmation via the email you receive after registration.
Where can I find the digital application form?
The digital application form can be found at aanvragen.dioraphte.nl by logging into My Account
Why am I not receiving the confirmation email for the application portal?
The e-mail address to which the confirmation is sent is always the same as the e-mail address used to create the account. In some cases, the confirmation email ends up in junk mail/spam. In that case, you can still confirm.
If you are unable to confirm after this check, please contact us at postbus@dioraphte.nl.
Can someone else from our organization use my application portal?
No, an account is personal. However, it is possible to have multiple people with an account within an organisation. The applicant for a project is also always the person with the account. An applicant can submit multiple applications under his/her account.
What do I do if I have forgotten my password from the application portal?
On the home screen of the application portal, you can set a new password by clicking forgot password.
Can I change my/our contact information?
Yes you can if you click on ‘edit profile’. To change an email address, please send a request to postbus@dioraphte.nl.
Can I send a message (with attachments) through the request portal?
Yes, in the application form screen you will find a tab with Messages in the left column.
I want to use a specific application form from the fund.
At the top of the bar you will find different forms under new application.
How do I submit a payment request?
In the screen of the application form you will find a tab with Payment Request in the left column. If you have received a grant from the fund, you can submit a request for an advance or a settlement according to the terms of the fund.
My project has come to an end. How do I finalize it?
A narrative and financial final report must be submitted via the Messages tab. The final payment request is processed through the Payment Request tab. A payment request can only be approved after the final report has been approved.