# Strengthening Organization of Healthcare System – 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:** 18 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.

## Summary

The ZonMw Strengthening Organization of Healthcare System (ABCSSS Islands) call funds healthcare, educational, and non-profit organizations in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, and Saba with up to €60,000 per project over a maximum of 24 months to strengthen local healthcare infrastructure. Lead applicants must be based on one of the six islands, with at least 75% of the budget spent locally. This two-stage call prioritizes healthcare system capacity-building in the Dutch Caribbean.

## Who should apply

- Healthcare institutions, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations operating on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, or Saba
- Lead applicants based on one of the ABCSSS islands
- Organizations proposing to spend at least 75% of the budget locally on the islands
- Projects addressing healthcare system strengthening and organizational development

## Key dates

- Preliminary application deadline: 7 July 2026, 14:00 CEST
- Full grant application deadline: 25 August 2026, 14:00 CEST; rebuttal stage in early October 2026; funding decision expected December 2026
- Maximum project duration: 24 months

## Tips for applicants

- This is a two-stage call with a mandatory preliminary application on 7 July 2026; only shortlisted applicants proceed to the full application on 25 August 2026. Clarity and feasibility in the brief pre-proposal phase are critical.
- At least 75% of your budget must be spent locally on the islands, plan your budget breakdown explicitly and demonstrate how funds support in-island capacity and infrastructure.
- Co-financing strengthens your application, even though it is not mandatory. Partner letters from local health authorities or institutions signal institutional support.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding can I get from this ZonMw call?

Up to €60,000 per project over a maximum of 24 months.

### Who can apply to the ABCSSS Islands healthcare call?

Healthcare institutions, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations operating on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, or Saba, with the lead applicant based on one of those islands.

### Is this a two-stage application process?

Yes. A mandatory preliminary application is due 7 July 2026; shortlisted applicants then submit a full grant application by 25 August 2026, followed by a rebuttal stage and a funding decision in December 2026.

### What percentage of the budget must be spent on the islands?

At least 75% of your budget must be spent locally on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, or Saba.

### Is co-financing required?

No, co-financing is encouraged but not mandatory for this call.

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