Nationale Postcode Loterij is a major Dutch lottery-backed funder that supports a broad portfolio of charities advancing a greener, fairer, and healthier world. Its giving strongly favors established nonprofits working on human rights, global health, nature conservation, animal welfare, and community well-being, with especially large commitments to high-impact, solution-oriented organizations. It also invests in Dutch neighborhood initiatives through the Postcode Loterij Buurtfonds and reserves its Droomfonds for bold, scalable projects from existing partners.
Mix of large one-time grants and occasional multi-year partnerships for established nonprofits, plus smaller local grants through the Buurtfonds. The main open application route has an annual deadline (noted as 1 September), while Droomfonds projects are invite-only for existing partners; grant sizes range from local project support to six- and seven-figure awards.
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For the open one-time grant program, submit a complete application by the annual 1 September deadline and make sure the project clearly fits the funder’s 'people and nature' mandate. Neighborhood projects in the Netherlands should look to the Buurtfonds, while Droomfonds opportunities are only for already supported partners and are not open to unsolicited proposals.
Current and upcoming funding from Nationale Postcode Loterij that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Community organisations based in the Netherlands (foundations and associations); no applications from individuals.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organisations originating from civil society; active in people and planet sectors in and outside the Netherlands; broad societal support and public appreciation; national reach; annual independent fundraising of at least €800,000; professional governance and management; expected to have ANBI status and CBF recognition or be willing to obtain ANBI during the process.
Deadline: Submit by 1 September (annual cycle).
Who can apply: Organisatie afkomstig uit maatschappelijk middenveld; werkzaam in sectoren mens en natuur; breed maatschappelijk draagvlak; landelijk bereik; eigen fondsenwerving minimaal €800.000 per jaar (richtlijn); bijdrage mag niet meer dan 25% van totale inkomsten bedragen; professionele organisatie met beleidsplan en goed bestuur; ANBI-status en bij voorkeur CBF-erkenning.
Deadline: Op site vermeld: 'Dien dan je volledig ingevulde aanvraag uiterlijk op 1 september in' (jaarlijkse uiterlijke indieningsdatum vermeld).
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Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.