Education
2026 Grants

Submissions are closed. Grants have been awarded. For the next rounds, read more about the requirements here: 

Eligibility Requirements for an “Erwin Olaf Grant”
  • You are in your final year of an MBO program or you graduated no more than 2 years ago.
  • You have an idea and can explain why you need financial support from Foundation Erwin Olaf.
  • Part of the required funding comes from another source (savings, family, crowdfunding).
  • You have answered all the points below in your application. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Grant Application CHECKLIST

What we need from you:

  • Your name
  • Address and phone number
  • Email address
  • Age
  • Name of your study program and year of graduation (You must be in your final year or have graduated no more than 2 years ago.)
  • At least 2 names and email addresses of teachers or internship supervisors who can confirm your talent.
  • Your plan, of course. It doesn’t need to be very long, but it must be clear. Describe your idea. It can be anything: a film, an exhibition, materials, a book, a trip.
  • We also find it important that your work will be seen: so include a small PR plan. A presentation, a premiere, an interview—how do you want people to see your work?
  • What is the total cost of your project? (Not yet the amount you request from us, but the entire project budget.)
  • 20% of the funding must come from other sources (savings, family, crowdfunding, or something else).
  • How much are you requesting from us, from the Foundation? The maximum contribution we can provide is €3,000, which can cover up to 80% of the total project cost. We may decide to support part of your project rather than the entire amount.
  • We would of course like to see what you make or do. Please include a link to a website, Instagram, or another platform where we can view your work. Make sure the link works and gives a good impression of you and your work.
Deadline

Keep an eye on this page and our Instagram for the next round of grants. Send an email to learn more about this program. 

If you have questions about your application, please email: