Wilde Ganzen Project Grants
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Quick Answer
Rolling co-funding from a Dutch foundation for poverty-reduction projects by community organisations in countries like India, applied for with a Dutch or Belgian partner.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Wilde Ganzen Foundation
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- International
About this grant
The Wilde Ganzen Project Grants are rolling co-funding grants from the Wilde Ganzen Foundation, a Dutch foundation based in Amersfoort, for community-based organisations that work to end poverty. India is covered, because the programme is open to organisations in Global Majority (DAC-listed) countries. There is no fixed deadline, and amounts range from up to €6,000 (about ₹6.5 lakh) for a first small grant to a regular-grant ceiling of €300,000 (about ₹3.27 crore).
Read this first: you cannot apply alone. Every grant is a joint application with a Dutch or Belgian fundraising partner, such as a private initiative or support group, who raises part of the money. This is a program for community organisations and NGOs, not a startup accelerator, and the source does not mention equity.
What the program offers
Wilde Ganzen co-funds your project alongside your Dutch or Belgian partner. The partner raises its share and transfers it to Wilde Ganzen, which adds its own contribution and then sends the full amount to the organisation in your country. There are three routes.
- One-off small grant: up to €6,000 (about ₹6.5 lakh), meant for a first collaboration with a new Dutch or Belgian partner. The partner raises half of the budget and Wilde Ganzen adds the other half. For example, on a €5,000 budget each side puts in €2,500. This is awarded only once.
- Regular grant: for first-time applicants or organisations whose last project with Wilde Ganzen ended more than three years ago. An assessment of your organisation's capacity sets the most you can apply for, with a ceiling of €300,000 (about ₹3.27 crore). Wilde Ganzen typically pays one third and you and your partner raise the other two thirds.
- Program funding: after a project has gone well, Wilde Ganzen may offer a commitment of two or three years. You submit an annual budget and activity plan each year, and the same one-third share applies.
The source says any relevant sector is accepted as long as the project fits the mission of eradicating poverty.
Who can apply
The applicant must be a community-based organisation in a Global Majority (DAC-listed) country, and India is one of those. You need a Dutch or Belgian fundraising partner, and the project must fit the poverty-eradication mission. The grant type you can use depends on your history: new partnerships begin with the one-off small grant, while returning partners may qualify for regular grants or program funding.
This suits established Indian NGOs, trusts and community groups that already have, or can build, a relationship with a group in the Netherlands or Belgium. It does not suit for-profit startups, individuals, or organisations with no way to find a European fundraising partner.
How to apply
- Find a Dutch or Belgian fundraising partner, for example a private initiative or support group, who will apply with you.
- Agree the project and its budget with that partner.
- Apply together through Wilde Ganzen. For a regular grant, Wilde Ganzen first assesses your organisation's capacity and sets the maximum you can request.
- Your partner raises its share and sends it to Wilde Ganzen, which adds its contribution and pays the full amount to your organisation.
The source does not publish an application form, deadline or language requirement on the page, so contact the foundation through its website for the current process. A practical tip: start the partner search early, since the partner has to raise money from its own donors before any funds move.
How applications are judged and what happens next
The source describes the model rather than a scoring process. Wilde Ganzen runs an organisational capacity assessment to set the maximum regular grant, and the state of your partnership determines which route you use. After a successful project, you may be offered multi-year program funding.
About Wilde Ganzen Foundation
Wilde Ganzen is a Dutch foundation that has supported joint initiatives around the world through grantmaking for 70 years. Its mission is to eradicate poverty, and it also runs other programs, including training and peer learning for civil society organisations. The page lists Dutch charity recognitions and quality certifications for the foundation.
Things to check before you apply
- You need a Dutch or Belgian partner before you can apply.
- The partner and you together must raise half the budget for a small grant and about two thirds for a regular grant.
- Foreign contributions can raise legal and tax questions in India. Organisations receiving foreign money should check FCRA, FEMA and tax treatment with an adviser before applying.
- The small grant can only be used once, so plan the first project with the longer relationship in mind.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
A one-off small grant of up to €6,000 (about ₹6.5 lakh), matched half-and-half with your Dutch or Belgian partner; or a regular grant, capped after a capacity assessment at up to €300,000 (about ₹3.27 crore), typically one-third of the project budget. After a successful project, Wilde Ganzen may commit program funding for two or three years. The money is transferred to the partner organisation in the project country.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The page describes a model rather than a scoring process. Wilde Ganzen runs a capacity assessment of your organisation to set the maximum regular grant, and your partnership history decides which route applies. After a successful project it may offer two or three years of program funding.
Application Process
- 1
Team up with a Dutch or Belgian partner
Find a fundraising partner in the Netherlands or Belgium to apply with you.
You - 2
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Wilde Ganzen Project Grants?
Community-based organisations in Global Majority (DAC-listed) countries can apply, together with a Dutch or Belgian fundraising partner. The project must support Wilde Ganzen's mission to eradicate poverty, in any relevant sector.
Can Indian NGOs apply for Wilde Ganzen grants?
Yes, if the organisation is community-based and works with a Dutch or Belgian fundraising partner. India is covered because the programme is open to DAC-listed countries. The source does not state any extra India-specific rule.
Do we need a partner in the Netherlands or Belgium?
Yes. Every funding route is built on a joint application with a Dutch or Belgian fundraising partner, who raises part of the budget and transfers it to Wilde Ganzen.
How much does Wilde Ganzen fund?
A one-off small grant is up to €6,000 (about ₹6.5 lakh). A regular grant has a ceiling of €300,000 (about ₹3.27 crore), with the actual maximum set after a capacity assessment. Wilde Ganzen typically pays one third of a regular project.
How is the money paid out?
The partner raises its share and sends it to Wilde Ganzen. Wilde Ganzen adds its own contribution and forwards the full amount to the organisation in your country. The source does not describe instalments.
Is there a deadline for Wilde Ganzen grants?
The page does not state any application deadline. The listing treats it as rolling, so check with Wilde Ganzen for the current process.
Is this a grant or an investment?
It is a grant, and the source does not mention equity. It is a co-funding model, so you and your partner must raise part of the budget yourselves.
Can a for-profit startup apply?
The source describes the applicants as community-based organisations working to end poverty. It does not mention for-profit startups, so a company should ask Wilde Ganzen before assuming it is eligible.
Can we get a second small grant?
No. The one-off small grant is awarded only once and is meant for a first collaboration with a new partner. After that, a regular grant or program funding may be possible.
What happens after a successful project?
Wilde Ganzen may offer program funding, a commitment of two or three years. You submit an annual budget and activity plan each year, and the same one-third share applies.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
