To be able to apply for a grant at the Performing Arts Fund, the applying person or organisation must be residing in the Netherlands, with the exception of applications for the composition commission grant. The Fund can grant support for composition commissions that contribute to the composition climate in the Netherlands. Therefore, foreign organisations can apply for support as well. This will be the case for foreign organisations that want to commission a Dutch composer. This is relevant when a commission can contribute to building an audience for the composer in question.

Commissions from foreign organisations will be considered within their specific foreign context. A key factor for consideration will specifically be the value the commission will have for the composer in question. Why has the foreign commissioner chosen a Dutch composer? Will the commissioned piece become a staple in the organisation’s repertoire? What does this mean for future concerts? How likely is it that other organisations at home and abroad will perform the composition? Will the commission contribute to further foreign interest in the composer?

A foreign organisation that wants to apply is requested to contact the Performing Arts Fund before doing so.