Operating grants
Are you submitting an application on December 1 for operating funds within the Arts Decree? Discover the most recent information on this page.
Operating grants: Good governance in culture
To be eligible for subsidies, you must not only be doing well artistically, but the business side must also be in order. For this you need a solid budget, and a strong personnel policy. And: good governance. This criterion assesses the composition of the board. And the way in which that board leads the organisation.
The eight principles of good governance are:
- Explicit cultural mission
- Either you apply the Governance Code, or you explain why you are deviating from it
- Integrity, and always in the interest of the organisation
- No role confusion and conflict of interest
- Constructive-critical
- Balanced composition = expertise + diversity
- Day-to-day management
- People and resources are treated carefully, ethically & responsibly
Here you will find extensive guidance on the Culture Governance Code.
Custom approach
Be sure to read the recommendations at Culture Governance Code. Applying the Governance Code to your internal operations requires a custom approach.
Toolbox and training
Don’t know where to start? Open the toolbox and download the model documents. There are even training courses to which you can send management or, if necessary, your entire board of directors.
