Overview Principal Office: Netherlands Key Words: climate change, sustainable energy, Netherlands, Sub-Saharan Africa Website: Link The DOEN Foundation is the receiving fund of the three Dutch charity lotteries. The Foundation promotes pioneers in social and cultural innovation in combating climate change; cultivating an open society based on cohesion; and promoting the new economy. The Foundation’s work related to “Climate Change” focuses on reducing carbon-dioxide emissions. The two sub-thematic areas are:
Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources 1 -- Sustainable Energy. DOEN funds initiatives for sustainable energy and energy savings in the Netherlands, and for access to sustainable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Projects in Africa include biogas, agro-forestry biomass, solar panels, and others. 2 -- Sustainable Transport. DOEN funds projects in the Netherlands and internationally on alternative transport and sustainable fuels. Projects in Africa include microcredit for bicycles. DOEN makes grants to legally registered organizations in the Netherlands and other countries that meet the Foundation's policies, priorities, and guidelines. There are no minimum or maximum grant amounts. However, DOEN’s policy is to fund no more than one-third of a project’s budget. APPLICATIONS (for 1-2 above): DOEN posts grant-making criteria, restrictions, and an application form (Dutch and English). An application may be submitted to DOEN at any time, but it should reach DOEN at least four months before the planned start of a project. DOEN decides whether to accept the application for further consideration. If necessary, the applicant is asked to provide more information. About how to apply. – Link Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Sub-Saharan Africa Comments DOEN’s website is available in Dutch and English. The Foundation states its policy to use subsidies (grants) where necessary, and loans where possible. DOEN’s annual reports (Dutch and English) list the Foundation’s funded projects. In 2010, the program in Climate Change funded 23 projects for an expenditure of about €8 million. In the area of sustainable transport, DOEN prefers to support well-established technologies rather than prototypes and demonstrations. Additionally, the Foundation prefers not to fund projects on biofuels or hydrogen. Grant seekers should consult the criteria and exclusions for projects in Climate Change. -- Link DOEN provides guidelines for grant applicants in its frequently asked questions (FAQ). – Link DOEN posts contact information for its office in Amsterdam. – Link Last Profile Review January 2012 © Copyright protected. All rights reserved. Return to Foundations, Corporations, and Civil Society |
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