European Cultural Foundation

National Network
Netherlands
Address

Jan van Goyenkade 5
1075 HN Amsterdam
Netherlands

Telephone
+31.20.5733868
Fax
+31.20.6752231
E-Mail
smors@eurocult.org
E-Mail (2)
ochenal@eurocult.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1954
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Media
  4. Others
  5. Youth and education
General Information
1. The Foundation has 27 staff members, is managed by a director and a deputy director, supported by a fund developer, communication department, administration department, secretariat, reception. The Foundation further includes two action-lines and one independent project. decision making body is the Board, consisting of 12 members. 2. Approx. 5 million EURO. 3. Dutch Lottery; programme sponsorship 4. Grants; Programmes; Policy Development; Conferences; Publications 5. Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation; Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs; HIVOS (Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation); European Union - Directorate General for Education and Culture; Open Society Institute; Nordic Council of Ministers; UNICEF
Mission and Objectives

We believe in the enriching experience of diversity, and in the power of culture to promote understanding among the people of Europe.
We therefore support cultural cooperation and advocate strong cultural policies.
Geographical scope: EU + accession-, candidate – and neighbouring countries (including southern & eastern Mediterranean)

Main Projects / Activities

Support for cultural cooperation:
Grants for small to medium-sized organizations
Programs in the field of Arts, Mobility, Media
Cultural policy development:
Capacity Building & Participatory cultural policy making
Advocacy work & Reflection on contemporary cultural issues

Contact (1) Full Name
Susanne Mors
Head of the organisation
Gottfried Wagner/ Odile Chenal
Contact (2) Full Name
Mark Snijder