# Strengthening Organization of Healthcare on the ABCSSS Islands

**Funder:** ZonMw
**Budget:** Up to €60,000 per project (total call budget €360,000)
**Deadline:** 7 July 2026 (Preliminary application (mandatory) due 7 July 2026, 14:00 CEST / 08:00 AST. Full grant application due 25 August 2026, 14:00 CEST.)
**Duration:** Maximum 24 months
**Application:** 2-stage: mandatory preliminary application (7 July 2026) → full grant application (25 August 2026) → rebuttal (early October 2026) → decision (December 2026)
**Eligible countries:** AW, BQ, CW, SX
**Official call:** https://www.zonmw.nl/en/subsidy/strengthening-organization-healthcare-system-abcsss-islands
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to healthcare institutions, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations operating on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Statia, or Saba. Lead applicant must be based on one of the ABCSSS islands. At least 75% of budget must be spent locally on the islands. Proposals must be written in English. Co-financing encouraged but not mandatory.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/zonmw-strengthening-organization-of-healthcare-on-the-ab-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.