Stichting Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport funds projects that use sport as a tool to strengthen society, with a strong emphasis on health, inclusion, and social connection within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It appears especially interested in programs that make sport more accessible for people with disabilities or health challenges, and in targeted talent support for athletes with visual impairments and other high-performance pathways. The foundation also backs denksport initiatives, showing a broader view of sport that includes strategic mind sports and publication/training support.
Primarily program-based, thematic support through open calls and dedicated named funds; grants are typically tied to specific 2026 calls or fund objectives, with no unsolicited proposals for several programs. Support ranges from local club-level implementation and accessibility upgrades to talent development, coaching, and sports-related publications/innovation.
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Watch for the foundation’s open calls and named funds rather than submitting general proposals, as several programs explicitly state no unsolicited proposals. Applications should clearly show how sport will improve health, mental wellbeing, accessibility, or social cohesion, and should involve practical implementation partners such as sports clubs, care professionals, or local community organizations.
Current and upcoming funding from Stichting Nationaal Fonds voor de Sport that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Sportverenigingen/organisaties die laagdrempelig sportaanbod voor mensen met gezondheidsproblemen willen starten; projecten in samenwerking met zorgprofessionals.
Who can apply: For sport clubs/sports organizations that want to start a low-threshold variant of their sport for people with health problems; projects are implemented together with healthcare professionals.
Deadline: Opens 15 April 2026.
Who can apply: For organizations in sport that use sport to improve mental health outcomes.
Deadline: Opens 1 June 2026.
Who can apply: For organizations in sport that work on strengthening social cohesion through sport.
Deadline: Opens 1 October 2026.
Who can apply: Organisaties in de sport gericht op het versterken van sociale cohesie in wijken/dorpen.
Who can apply: Organisaties in de sport met initiatieven gericht op mentale gezondheid (bijv. voor jongeren met mentale problemen).
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