Do you have an idea for making your neighborhood in Amstelveen more culturally vibrant? For example, would you like to organize an event with others in the areas of music, theater, dance, visual arts, heritage, or another creative activity? If so, KickASS might be just the thing for you. 

KickASS stands for Amstelveen Grant Speed Dates. It’s an accessible way to apply for a grant for a cultural project in Amstelveen. You don’t have to write a detailed grant application. Instead, you explain your idea verbally during a half-hour speed date. 

Who is KickASS for?

KickASS is for residents, creators, associations, foundations, and other organizers in Amstelveen. Individuals can also participate. So you don’t have to be a professional organization. 

It is important that your idea meets a number of requirements. The requirements are: 

• The Amstelveen Grant for Speeddates is a one-time grant of at least €1,000 and no more than €2,500 for recreational arts and cultural activities that have yet to take place. 

• The grant is intended for amateur or semiprofessional activities in Amstelveen that encourage active cultural participation among Amstelveen residents: it’s all about getting involved! 

• You can apply in a personal capacity or as a foundation/association, you are based in Amstelveen and have no profit motive. Applications in a personal capacity require a minimum of two applicants, one of whom must be at least 18 years old. 

• Applicants may not do any paid work for the activity. 

• To be considered, complete the online application form above. An oral explanation of the application during an on-site speed date at the community centers (e.g., a community center) is mandatory for all applicants. Without an oral explanation, the application will not be approved. 

• Amstelveen Subsidy Speeddates does not provide structural support, but only for specific activities. 

• You can apply for Amstelveen Subsidy Speeddates up to twice a year. 

• When you apply for Amstelveen Subsidy Speeddates, you cannot claim the other forms of subsidy from the Municipality of Amstelveen for this activity. 

• Personnel costs, catering, and costs for durable equipment such as projectors, sound systems, and cameras are not eligible for funding. The application is intended to support the implementation of the activity. No more than 15% of the total costs incurred may be allocated to publicity or any overhead costs. 

• The activity must take place during this calendar year. 

How does it work?  

After you sign up, Platform C will contact you. This will happen no later than two weeks before the speed date. You’ll then be invited to an introductory meeting. During this meeting, we’ll review your idea together. We’ll discuss whether it’s a good fit for KickASS and how you can strengthen your idea for the speed date. 

During the speed date, you’ll have 30 minutes. You’ll have 10 minutes to present your idea. After that, the panel will ask questions for 20 minutes. You may explain your idea in Dutch or English. You’ll find out within a few days whether your application has been approved.  

When are the next speed dates? 

• Monday, September 14, 2026
  7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Ontmoetingscentrum De Meent
  Orion 3
  1188 AM Amstelveen

Sign up? 

Would you like to participate? If so, please fill out the online application form.  

KickASS is an initiative of Platform C, in collaboration with Participe Amstelland and the neighborhood coaches. KickASS is funded by the municipality of Amstelveen and Amstelidee.