VAT
Amounts must be stated exclusive of VAT. The contribution from the Mondriaan Fund is awarded exclusive of VAT, unless the applicant is not liable for VAT. In that case, please submit proof from the Tax and Customs Administration (‘Belastingdienst’) confirming your VAT status.
The Mondriaan Fund asks that you provide a clear and itemised overview of the variable project costs:
- The budget may only include variable project costs and must not include fixed organisational costs such as staff salaries, overheads or other recurring expenses.
- The total costs must equal the total financing, including the contribution from the Mondriaan Fund. The budget must therefore be balanced.
- Key budget items should be substantiated by quotations wherever possible.
- If third parties are involved in financing the project, please submit the total budget and financing plan, not just the part for which a contribution is requested from the Mondriaan Fund.
- Please note that the budget may not include capitalised volunteer labour.
- If equipment is used that is integral to the project, it may be included in the budget either as depreciation (33% per year) or as rental.
The contribution depends on the total project budget:
- A fixed contribution of € 12,500 for a project with a budget of € 15,000 to € 60,000.
- A fixed contribution of € 50,000 for a project with a budget of € 60,000 to € 500,000.
Cost items
Possible cost items include:
1. Direct personnel costs and fees (excluding fixed organisational costs) related to the project.
- If possible, specify number of hours x amount. Please note that the budget should not include capitalised volunteers
2. Direct office costs.
For example:
- office costs
- administration costs
- audit costs related to the requested project
3. Implementation costs.
For example:
- rent (note: the rent of your own space cannot be claimed)
- furnishing costs
- expense allowances
4. Production costs for new work.
For example:
- material costs (no transport, insurance or exhibition costs)
- equipment inseparable from the work to be created
- depreciation (33% annualised) or rental of specific equipment to display the work
- fees for third parties performing activities for the project
The applicant institution is expected to pay a realistic fee to the artist.
5. Education and/or public information costs.
For example:
- production costs of educational material
- costs for lectures, film screenings
6. Communication and promotion costs.
For example:
- advertisements, banners, posters
- social media campaign
Financing
The Mondriaan Fund asks that you provide a clear and itemised overview of the financing:
- Own income, such as ticket sales, income from publications, sponsorship (including in kind) or crowdfunding.
- The applicant’s own contribution.
- Contributions from third parties, such as public and/or private funds, municipalities or provinces.
- The contribution requested from the Mondriaan Fund.
Please note that:
- If your organisation is liable for VAT, the VAT will not be covered by the Mondriaan Fund. The amounts must therefore be stated exclusive of VAT.
- The financing may not include capitalised labour.
- If a contribution is awarded, at least 80% of the total budget (including the contribution from the Mondriaan Fund), must be secured and demonstrated by means of award letters from third parties before an advance can be paid.
- The financing plan may not include additional contributions from any of the 6 national cultural funds.