**Immerse\\Interact Grant Scheme**

For the development, realization and distribution of artistically high-quality, immersive and/or interactive media productions by both independent and established producers.

  
The Immerse\\Interact Grant Scheme is a collaboration between the Creative Industries Fund NL and the Netherlands Film Fund. The goal is to enhance cross-overs, including in digital culture, film and design, between both funds. Immerse\\Interact explores the future of storytelling within the world of immersive media, like VR, MR and AR. Interactive media productions can also be supported.

  
Applications are assessed by the scheme’s advisory committee. This is done based on the criteria below, as explained in more detail in the Immerse\\Interact Grant Scheme.

  
**Development contribution assessment criteria**

\- The artistic value

\- The technical quality

\- The setup of the development phase

  
**Realization contribution assessment criteria**

\- The artistic value

\- The technical quality

\- The setup of the production

\- Distribution and audience strategy

**development -** The contribution is meant for research implementation, optimization of an artistic concept and other preparatory activities prior to the actual production phase. The result of the development phase is a usable prototype.

1. **development contribution for producers**
2. € 25,000 per project. An additional maximum of €5,000 for coaching may be applied for if, in the opinion of the board, the need is well substantiated in the application. For the coaching contribution, both you and the coach write a motivation for the collaboration. We also ask for the coach's CV.
3. **development contribution for individual makers**
4. € 15,000 per project. In addition, a maximum of € 5,000 for _coaching_ may be applied for. This coaching contribution must form part of the total amount applied for (a maximum of € 20,000) and be included the budget. For the coaching contribution, both you and the coach write a motivation for the collaboration. We also ask for the coach's CV.

  
**realization**

1. **realization contribution for producers**
2. _Please note: in this phase, the producer may not also be the director, screenwriter or designer._
3. A maximum of € 125,000 per project for the production costs. The Fund’s contribution is a maximum of 85% of the production budget.
4. **realization contribution for individual makers**
5. A maximum of € 35,000 per project.

Immerse\Interact Grant Scheme

The Open Call Emerging Design Practices ABCSSS is for emerging designers (active for 1-4 years in design and maker culture) from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who independently develop creative or artistic products. This includes fashion designers, animators and comic artists, architects, or game designers. Creative entrepreneurs working on issues related to climate, nature, food, heritage, and sharing underrepresented stories are also eligible.

Of the ten makers presenting their plan during the pitch day, four will be selected to each receive €25,000 to implement their plan.

Open Call Emerging Design Practices ABCSSS

**Digital Culture Grant Scheme**

  
For projects that develop alternative perspectives and explore the boundaries of digital tools, media and technologies. Research, experimentation, critical reflection and innovation are key.

  
€ 375,000 - budget current round

€ 1,275,000 - budget 2025

  
This scheme applies to applications for projects initiated by professional makers, observers, agencies or cultural institutions. The projects contribute, in the context of digital culture, or in the context of a crossover between digital culture and other disciplines, to strengthening the quality, development or understanding of digital culture.

  
**The scheme complements the Fund’s following general objectives:**

  
a) promoting the development of artistic quality;

b) stimulating experiment and research;

c) supporting reflection and debate.

Makers, observers, design agencies and cultural institutions that position themselves within the field of digital culture may apply for a grant of €10,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 for projects covered by this scheme. The grant is a contribution to the total project costs, of which at least 20% must be covered by co-financing.

Digital Culture Grant Scheme

This Design Project Funding Scheme is designed to support projects that contribute to the quality, development or deepening of the design field. Central to this are the processes of artistic research, product development, reflection and debate.

Designers, observers, design agencies and cultural institutions that position themselves within the design field may apply for a grant of €10,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 for projects covered by this scheme. The grant is a contribution to the total project costs, of which at least 20% must be covered by co-financing.

Funding for Design Projects

**Architecture Grant Scheme:** For projects that contribute to the quality, development or understanding of the field of architecture in the broad sense, such as research by design, reflection and debate and the power of design in big social challenges.

  
* € 385,000 - budget current round
* € 1,275,000 - budget 2025

  
When you have submitted your application, the Fund Desk will check if your application complies with the formal requirements of the Architecture Grant Scheme.

  
* **assessment:** An independent advisory committee will assess your application on the basis of the Architecture Grant Scheme. The committee advises the Fund’s Board.
* **prioritization:** If the total amount requested in the applications eligible for funding exceeds the budget available for that particular grant round, prioritization will take place.
* **decision:** The Board takes account of the committee’s advice in its decision on the rejection or provision of the grant. You will be notified about the result in a decision.
* **accountability:** If you receive a grant from the Fund, then you will have to comply with the obligations. Two weeks before the conclusion of your project, you will be asked by email to submit your accountability form in the application environment.

Architects, observers, design agencies and cultural institutions may apply for a grant of €10,000 up to a maximum of €50,000 for projects within the architecture field. The grant is a contribution to the total project costs, of which at least 20% must be covered by co-financing.

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