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Subsidies

Subsidies help you realise the projects and activities you dream of. Explore the different options and prepare your application thoroughly. OPENDOEK sets you on the right path.

What does OPENDOEK do? – Subsidies

Ready to try something you’ve never done before? OPENDOEK gives you a boost with the impulse subsidy.

Types of subsidies

Within performing arts in leisure time, several types of subsidies are available:

  • The impulse subsidy via OPENDOEK
  • Multi‑year subsidies for theatre groups via the Flemish Government
  • Grants for participation in an international initiative via the Flemish Government
  • Subsidies for international projects via the Flemish Government
  • Subsidies for supra‑local cultural projects via OP/TIL
  • Subsidies for small‑scale supra‑local cultural projects via OP/TIL
  • Subsidies provided by cities or municipalities

Questions about subsidies? We explain everything clearly in this webinar.

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Need help?

OPENDOEK supports you with expert guidance and know‑how. Subsidies are the next step in the artistic development of you or your group. But maybe you’re not sure which subsidy fits best.

Use these handy tools.

Subsidy guide

The Department of Culture, Youth and Media has created a subsidy guide. With this online tool, you can discover the different subsidy opportunities available for your theatre group or project.


Practical guidelines

The former Forum for Amateur Arts wrote a practical guide on how to prepare subsidy applications (in Dutch). With concrete tips, it helps you work step by step through your own subsidy file.

Questions about subsidies?

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Sven Vanrietvelde

Coordinator Events and Speelhetslim (courses and development guidance)
sven.vanrietvelde@­opendoek.be
03 206 75 83
0479 56 13 96

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