MAY 15 & 16, 2026

Financial support

How can you apply for financial support?

You can only apply for financial support after you have registered your project. In your ARUBA DOET account, you will find a button called: "Financial support". You can create or open your account by clicking the button "Login" on the top right of the website.

  • Note! Applications can be submitted until March 19th, 2026, and for Early Doeti's it is February 3rd, 2026. Funding is provided on a first come first serve basis, so please send in your paperwork early!

Conditions regarding your application for financial support:

Your application must meet all the following conditions:

  1. Your organization is an official foundation, association, or school and has a dedicated bank account;
  2. Your organization is registered with the Chamber of Commerce with the exception of schools;
  3. Your organization does not have a recruiting objective in the statutes or regulations regarding any religion, beliefs, and/or ideology.
  4. The project is within the nature of Aruba Doet: Your organization seeks new volunteers who can help you to get a specific task done on Friday 15th and/or Saturday 16th of May 2025. 
  5. At least half of the volunteers participating in each project must not yet be involved in the organization.
  6. Only one financial support will be granted per address/location.
  7. Your organization is responsible for submitting the financial application. These conditions are listed on the website;
  8. If your organization does not meet all of the above-mentioned criteria, your organization can still participate and recruit volunteers. However, your organization will not be eligible for the financial contribution of Oranje Fonds.

Note: even though we would love to help as many organizations as possible, we have a limited budget. If you do not meet the above criteria, you will not be eligible for financial support. It goes without saying that your organization can still participate in ARUBA DOET. Register your job early and give volunteers more opportunities to notice you.

YouTube tutorial: 3 How to ask for financial support


What we do reimburse

  • Consumables and raw materials such as paint, painting supplies, wood, mesh and posts for fencing, cleaning supplies, trees and shrubs, small hardware, etc.
  • Rental of large tools or equipment such as ladders, pressure washers, litter pickers, excavators, shovels, etc.
  • Food and drinks to offer volunteers something to eat maximum 250 AWG.

Read the infopack for explanations and more examples: see DOWNLOADS

 

Only for care institutions/organizations for elderly people or people with a physical or mental disability:

  • Costs of an outing (entrance fees, rental of transport) for the target group your organization serves.
  • Fees for performers, such as clowns and singers, or for hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists, as part of a pampering day/afternoon: maximum 600 AWG.
  • If the activity consists of a high tea, breakfast, lunch, etc., you may spend the maximum amount on food and drinks.

Read the infopack for explanations and more examples: see DOWNLOADS


What we do not reimburse

  • Projects and/or organizations that do not meet all the criteria.
  • The purchase of tools or consumables.
  • Costs to thank or reward new or existing volunteers.
  • Materials to decorate the location and costs for printed materials or promotional items.
  • Prizes for bingo or other games or activities.
  • Projects or goods that benefit individuals or their homes.

Read the infopack for explanations and more examples: see DOWNLOADS


Keep in mind

Oranje Fonds and the Aruba DOET team are not responsible for accidents or
damages during DOET. When planning your project or activity, take the safety of
volunteers into account and do not take unnecessary risks. Technical jobs are best left to
professionals. Make sure your organization has adequate insurance.

 

Read the infopack for explanations and more examples: see DOWNLOADS