Grant - event

Grant ceiling for Events 2025 reached

We inform you that the grant ceiling for events for the year 2025 has been reached. Unfortunately, you can no longer submit a new grant application for the year 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest and efforts. Would you like to submit an application for a future grant period? Please check our website and keep an eye on future publications for information on available grants and the application period.

For questions or more information, contact the Events Counter at evenementenloket@zoetermeer.nl.

We thank you for your understanding.

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:

Grant application

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

Submit questionnaire

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

Resource

Grant (interim) accounting

Account for event grants (interim)

Useful links

Policy

Rural

Contact Grant Office

The Grants Office can be reached Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon by calling the general telephone number 14 079. You can also send an e-mail to subsidiebureau@zoetermeer.nl.