- The NAF granted nearly $2 million to 270+ interns since we launched internship grants in 2013
- Over 550 fellowships granted since 1990
- Over $1 million distributed in study loans in the past decade
- Awarded $700,000+ in grants in the past decade to artists and cultural institutions
Our History
Founded in 1921 by, among others, Franklin D. Roosevelt—later U.S. president—and Thomas J. Watson, founder of IBM, the Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) has long fostered transatlantic connections to strengthen mutual understanding between the Netherlands and the United States. Under the patronage of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and her husband Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, the NAF has empowered thousands to explore new horizons through educational, cultural, and business exchange. Based in New York City as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Foundation operates seven additional chapters across the United States and one in the Netherlands.
Accomplishments
$1,000,000+
IN STUDY LOANS
550+
FELLOWSHIPS
$2,000,000
IN INTERNSHIP GRANTS
OUR MISSION
The NAF is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the bonds between the Netherlands and the United States. Since 1921, the NAF has fostered transatlantic connections through educational, cultural and business exchange that promote mutual understanding and collaboration. We have empowered over a thousand to explore new horizons. For over 100 years, the NAF has been the bridge connecting dreams to reality. Bringing students, professionals, and culture together across the Atlantic.
Our Impact
More than 1,200 students have received support from the NAF through NAF Fulbright Fellowships & Internship grants and interest-free study loans to turn their dreams into reality. Discover more about our educational exchanges.
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Cultural grants from the NAF fund a wide range of exhibitions, performances, and residencies for artists, between the United States and the Netherlands.
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NAF Biz is a platform for the exchange of viewpoints, expertise and ideas among long-established companies as well as start-ups in the Dutch and American business community. We organize seminars, business roundtables, lectures and more.
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Our Impact
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Education
More than 1,200 students have received support from the NAF through NAF Fulbright Fellowships & Internship grants and interest-free study loans to turn their dreams into reality. Discover more about our educational exchanges.
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Culture
Cultural grants from the NAF fund a wide range of exhibitions, performances, and residencies for artists, between the United States and the Netherlands.
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Business
NAF Biz is a platform for the exchange of viewpoints, expertise and ideas among long-established companies as well as start-ups in the Dutch and American business community. We organize seminars, business roundtables, lectures and more.
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"At the NAF we help people turn dreams into reality. Wether it's students crossing the ocean to study and intern, artists sharing their work with new audiences, or businesses growing their network. It's all part of our mission. A mission that has stood strong for over 100 years."Caroliene Hermans – Executive Director
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