Grant - event

Applications for this grant can no longer be submitted for the year 2027. From June through August 2027, applications for the grant will once again be accepted for events taking place in 2028.

You can apply for grants for events that are good for the city and/or its residents. 

Residents and businesses can apply for subsidies for events organized in the municipality of Zoetermeer. The events must contribute to achieving the goals chosen by the municipality. There are several possibilities for this.

Your event may be eligible for a grant through the Event Subsidy Scheme. In this regulation you will find things that we consider important when making decisions on grant applications. 

What can't you apply for a grant for?

You cannot apply for a grant for activities:

  • Where you yourself can provide enough money, for example, by asking participants for a contribution.
  • Which do not take place in Zoetermeer or are not intended for Zoetermeer residents.
  • Which are contrary to law, public interest or public order.
  • Who proclaim a political, religious or philosophical message.
  • Which do not meet eligibility rules.
  • Where there is no reasonable relationship between the amount requested and the planned activities.

Can you get a grant from another organization?

Before applying for a grant from the municipality, you should first see if you can't get a grant somewhere else. There are several funds and foundations where you can apply for grants, for example:

Apply for subsidy

Applications for this grant can no longer be submitted for the year 2027. From June through August 2027, applications for the grant will once again be accepted for events taking place in 2028.

Applying for event grants

You can apply for grants from June 1 to August 31 each year for any activities you want to organize next year. The college decides by November 30 each year. You will receive a letter in December telling you whether or not you will receive the grant. 

If a grant is requested for an equal event, we will award the grant to the plan with the most points (higher than 70).

We can only process your application if your application is received by us on time and complete with all attachments.

Applying for event grants

Tool for applying for and (interim) accounting for subsidies (Excel)

Submit questionnaire

Please complete the Questionnaire accompanying grant request Event Subsidy Scheme (Word) and submit it with your application. 

Subsidy (interim) justification

Accounting for event grants (interim)

Tool for applying for and (interim) accounting for subsidies (Excel)

Useful links

Policy

National

Contact Subsidy Office

The Grant Office can be reached from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the general telephone number 14 079. You can also send an email to ondernemingbureau@zoetermeer.nl .