Acquisition Programs 2026-2027
Acquisition Programs grant
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14/08/2025
Public Institution
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What is the Acquisition Programs 2026-2027 Call?
Expected Outcomes
• Acquisition of works of importance to the Netherlands, enhancing museums’ collections in line with national heritage priorities
• New acquisitions exhibited (semi-)permanently, improving public access and engagement
• Strengthened inter-institutional collaboration and added value for the national collection
• Commissioned works that expand contemporary artistic production and enrich the cultural heritage
Scope Requirements
• Must have a permanent annual acquisition budget ≥ €50,000 (public or private funding)
• At least 50% of the Mondriaan Fund grant must be used to acquire works by Dutch artists/designers
• Commitment to loan works to Dutch institutions free of charge under the Basic Principles for Smarter Loan Transactions
• Long-term retention of acquisitions in the Netherlands National Cultural Heritage Collection; disposal only with Mondriaan Fund authorization and per disposal guidelines
• Guarantee of proper preservation (constructional provisions, climate control, security)
• Subscription to the Fair Practice Code, Culture Governance Code and Diversity & Inclusion Code
• Grant period: 2 years; amount determined per application (budget available €2,800,000; 2023 average award ~€130,000)
• Application via online system once every two years (deadline 14 August 2025, 16:00 CET); 3-month processing for new accounts
• Submission requirements: KVK extract; organisation profile; collection & acquisition policy (max 35 pp); presentation plan (max 5 pp); annual report; acquisition budget & financing plan (max 2 pp); bank details; (if applicable) artist commission budget, fee calculation, consent letter
Special Conditions
• Grant does not cover restoration, conservation, transport, documentation, digitisation or acquisitions already subsidised by national cultural funds
• No retrospective funding
• Collaborative applications allowed, but each institution submits its own application
• Artist commissions: fees paid by applicant (not subsidised); applicant may seek separate Artist’s Fee grant if eligible; realistic fee must be budgeted using prescribed calculators
• Funding contingent on positive advisory committee recommendation and available budget; prioritisation may occur if demand exceeds funds
Deadline:14/08/2025
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