15 & 16 MAY 2026

Financial Support

Financial Contribution

It is possible to apply for a financial contribution for your Doet activity. Oranje Fonds has made a budget available for this purpose.

How to Apply

  1. Register your Doet activity on the website.
    You can only apply for a financial contribution after your project has been registered.
  2. Application deadline: February 28, 2026!
    Funding is provided on a first come, first serve basis, so please send in your application early! Don’t wait until the last moment to apply.
  3. In your DOET profile, you will find a button under your project titled “Apply for financial contribution.”
    You can create or access your profile by clicking the Login button at the top right of the website.
  4. In the application form, clearly indicate:
    • What you are requesting funding for (e.g. materials, catering)
    • The related costs
      Please be as clear and specific as possible.

Note: You can only apply for a financial contribution if you are seeking at least 10 volunteers.

  1. We will assess your application.
    • If your request is fully or partially approved, you will receive written confirmation.
    • We may contact you if additional information is needed.
  2. Approved funds will be transferred between April 3-10, 2026, so you can make purchases on time.
  3. The Doet team will organize a separate event for collecting promotional materials. You will receive an invitation for this.

 

Conditions for applying for a financial contribution

  1. Your organization is an official foundation, association, or school and has a dedicated bank account;
  2. Your organization is registered with the Chamber of Commerce with the exception of schools;
  3. Your organization does not have a recruiting objective in the statutes or regulations regarding any religion, beliefs, and/or ideology.
  4. The project is within the nature of SXM Doet: Your organization seeks new volunteers who can help you to get a specific/concrete task done on Friday, May15 and/or Saturday, May 16th, 2026. 
  5. At least half of the volunteers participating in each project must not yet be involved in the organization.
  6. Only one financial support will be granted per address/location.
  7. Your organization is responsible for submitting the financial application. These conditions are listed on the website;
  8. If your organization does not meet all of the above-mentioned criteria, your organization can still participate and recruit volunteers. However, your organization will not be eligible for the financial contribution of Oranje Fonds.

Note: We aim to grant a contribution to as many organizations as possible, but we do have a limited budget. If your project does not meet all the criteria above, you cannot apply for funding. Of course, your organization can still participate in SXMDoet! Register your project early and give volunteers more opportunities to notice you.

What we do reimburse

  • Consumables and raw materials such as paint, painting supplies, wood, mesh and posts for fencing, cleaning supplies, trees and shrubs, small hardware, etc.
  • Rental of large tools or equipment such as ladders, pressure washers, litter pickers, excavators, shovels, etc.
  • Food and drinks to offer volunteers something to eat

Only for care institutions/organizations for elderly people or people with a physical or mental disability:

  • Costs of an outing (entrance fees, rental of transport) for the target group your organization serves.
  • Fees for performers, such as clowns and singers, or for hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists, as part of a pampering day/afternoon.
  • If the activity consists of a high tea, breakfast, lunch, etc., you may spend the maximum amount on food and drinks.

What we do not reimburse

  • Projects and/or organizations that do not meet all the criteria.
  • The purchase of tools or consumables.
  • Costs to thank or reward new or existing volunteers.
  • Materials to decorate the location and costs for printed materials or promotional items.
  • Prizes for bingo or other games or activities.
  • Projects or goods that benefit individuals or their homes.

Keep in mind

Oranje Fonds and the SXMDoet team are not responsible for accidents or damages during Doet days. When planning your project or activity, take the safety of volunteers into account and do not take unnecessary risks. Technical jobs are best left to professionals. Please ensure your organization has adequate insurance.