Your project is eligible if the following criteria are met:

- Band members are active as professional musicians;

- Band is based in The Netherlands;

- Only applications sent in between October 23rd and November 20th will be taken into consideration;

- Only applications forms that have been submitted through the provided form will be taken into consideration.

- How does the project help bring you to the next stage of your career or catalyze more opportunities for you as a musician?

- How does it amplify the past or present jazz scene that is based in the Netherlands?

- Our non-profit believes in the values of intergenerational pollination (working with musicians of all ages) and cares about diversity & inclusion in each of the projects we support or help develop.

Types of support could include but are not limited to:

- Press photos/videos;

- Support with writing good & effective promotional texts (such as bio or press release) and creating an EPK;

- PR campaign executed by a music industry professional

Organizational Support
For some projects, NAJ offers organizational support. If you need organizational help in the realization of your project, please tell us about it in your application (in the “anything else you’d like us to know” box). Examples can be: thinking about the strategy around a tour or album release, specific productional support, or proofreading applications for other foundations or funds.

Financial Support*
NAJ foresees a maximum of €1500 per project.**

*Financial support for recording, mixing, mastering or any other expenses that are not related to promoting your project will not be granted.

**Please note NAJ pays attention to which costs are included in your budget. Therefore, the amount granted could differ from the requested amount.