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The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Consulate General in Istanbul invite Turkish civil society, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities to submit new proposals for Matra Societal Transformation Programme to get support for their work.

Priority Areas 

• MATRA works with country specific priority areas. Priority areas for Türkiye are identified within the overall framework of rule of law. 

• In Türkiye, the Embassy and CG will give priority to proposals that contribute to Access to justice for all.

Funding Information

• The following financial aspects should be taken into account when applying to the Matra programme:

  • Project proposals with budgets ranging from €25.000 to €50.000 may apply. The budget form should be drafted in Euros; 

  • The maximum project duration is 12 months

Ineligibility Criteria

• Not eligible for funding under MATRA are: 

  • Projects repeating identical previous projects, or proposals that come down to funding ongoing activities/projects;

  • Commercial activities;

  • Projects with a predominantly academic focus, i.e. research;

  • Projects that largely or exclusively involve the delivery of goods or materials; 

  • Infrastructural or construction projects; 

  • Bursaries or education programmes; 

  • Humanitarian aid; 

  • Feasibility studies and other research; 

  • Vehicles etc. 

Eligibility

• The MATRA Social Transformation Programme is open for applications by local and international NGOs, non-profit educational institutions, semi-governmental organizations and municipalities in Türkiye. 

• Twinning with Dutch organizations and with partners from other countries is allowed, but not a requirement. 

Post Date: April 11, 2025