Non-profit organisations and local authorities in the Netherlands can apply for financing through several EU funds. In addition, national and private funds are made available for service providers and other stakeholders to carry out projects aiming for a better integration of the migrant population.

Where already available, the information below has been updated with the 2021-2027 national programmes under the EU funds. Read more about integration governance in the Netherlands.

EU funds

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) in the Netherlands

• Details: The new AMIF programme for the Netherlands for the period 2021-2027 is being prepared. It foresees a simplification of the financial accountability of projects, in combination with stricter substantive requirements. National priorities will still be woven into the Dutch AMIF programme to reflect some of the pillars of the integration strategy, namely language learning, integration into the labour market and social cohesion.
• National managing authority: The national managing authority for AMIF in the Netherlands is the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Uitvoering van beleid SZW.

European Social Fund (ESF) in the Netherlands

• Details: The EU is contributing over €510 million through the ESF to the Netherlands Operational Programme ESF 2014-2020. Over 70% of the total budget will support inclusion through education and employment.
• National managing authority: The national managing authority for ESF in the Netherlands is the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Uitvoering van beleid SZW.

Other EU funds for integration available in the Netherlands

ERASMUS+, the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe

National managing authorities: Nuffic, Cinop, Nederlands Jeuginstituut

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the EU by correcting regional imbalances

National managing authority: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD), offering material assistance to the most vulnerable or in need

National managing authority: Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Uitvoering van beleid SZW

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), supporting the development of rural economies and communities

National managing authority: Regiebureau POP

Other funds

Other public funding in the Netherlands

• Ministry of Justice
• Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, Uitvoering Van Beleid

Private funding in the Netherlands

• European Cultural Foundation
• Oranje Fonds
• Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland
• VSB Fund
• Stichting Democratie en Media
• Stichting DOEN!
• SKANfonds