Legacy to Future Funds

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

The workshop opens by setting the context: the Dutch government’s 2022 apology for its role in slavery and the creation of a dedicated fund to support projects in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom that preserve, teach, and reflect on this history.

Participants are then guided through the fund’s structure: total budget, application windows, eligibility, and examples of qualifying projects. This is followed by a practical walk-through of the application process, required documents, and tips for preparing for the current and future round.

The session closes with an open Q&A, key dates, and next steps, including the extended NPOwer Steering committee who represents the different sectors, ensuring attendees leave with some understanding of what this funding program entails.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (competencies)

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and structure of the subsidy scheme (including timing and categories).
• Identifyor start the creative thinking process whether their organisation and project ideas align with funding criteria.and determine for themselves if this fund meets their expectations given the cultural-historical context
• Understand the documents required and the application process steps, acknowledging the need for more information.
• Plan next steps and timelines for applying in round 1 and/or the upcoming rounds.

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