Netherlands Embassy in Oslo, Norway

Cultural Cooperation Programme (PKP)

An important task of the Embassy is to promote international exchange of culture and arts. On this page you will find more information on the various programs, cooperation possibilities and funds.

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Funding criteria

In order to promote cultural cooperation the Embassy has some funds available to support cultural exchange activities between the Netherlands and Norway or Iceland. A project proposal for financing under the Cultural Cooperation Program should correspond to the following criteria:

  • The project must contribute to strengthening the cultural cooperation between the Netherlands and Norway or Iceland
  • The project must be accessible for the Norwegian or Icelandic public
  • The project must be of sufficient quality by both local and Dutch cultural standards
  • The initiative and application must - in general - come from a local organisation which will be responsible for implementation of the project
  • The project must be non-profit

Applicants are advised to contact Ms. Martha Bronder before filling out the PKP application form (right).

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Applications

Applications should be sent to:
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
attn. Ms. Martha Bronder
0244 OSLO

You can use the PKP application form (right). Applications and related correspondence should be in English. Applications should be submitted in good time and at least eight weeks before the event.

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Assessment and payment

Applications are assessed as soon as possible. In case of a positive assessment, the Embassy prepares a grant decision, which is sent to the applicant. An instalment of the financial contribution (usually 100%) will be transferred to the applicant's bank account within four weeks after the signing of the grant decision.
The Embassy's contribution is a one-off payment, meaning that no additional funding can be provided.

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Follow-up

In most cases, one final report (covering content and financial aspects) is expected from the applicant for the whole project period and the total budget of the project. The report must reflect the content and expected follow-up of the project. For all the expenses made within the project, corresponding payment copies must be presented.

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More extended cultural cooperation between institutions or artists from Norway and their counterparts in the Netherlands is also realized with support from the following Dutch institutes and foundations which administer funding in their specific sphere of art:

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