Night Pulse

NachtPulse is a Nijmegen fund that promotes nightlife. Do you want to try out innovative concepts, give space to new talent or make the night more inclusive and accessible? With NachtPulse you get financial support to bring your idea to life and contribute to a lively Nijmegen night. The first application round of NachtPulse is now open! Go to 'Start your application' on this page to submit your application.

For whom

NachtPulse is for everyone active in Nijmegen's night culture: starting and emerging makers, young initiatives, organizations and venues. Whether you are organizing your first club night, want to start an experimental art project or build a new community: if your plan adds something new or special to what is already there, we warmly invite you to join.

Within NightPulse, there are two schemes:

• Make the Night (For creators and new initiatives)
  The maximum amount you can apply for as a creator or initiative is €3,000, including VAT.
• Offer the stage (For organizations and venues)
  The maximum amount you can apply for as an organization or venue within night culture is € 2,000, including VAT.

Please note that with 'Offer the stage' you are requesting an amount to cover any shortfall if ticket sales or income are lower than expected. Different from 'Make the Night', where you apply for budget to carry out a project. Read a detailed explanation of the schemes below.

The two schemes cannot be combined. So if a creator or initiative receives NightPulse, the venue or organization where the program takes place cannot apply for NightPulse again for the same project, and vice versa.

NachtPulse spreekuur

Nieuwsgierig en wil je meer weten over NachtPulse, of hoe het doen van een aanvraag in zijn werk gaat? Dan is het spreekuur op 14 november hét moment om je vragen te stellen en twijfels te bespreken. NachtPulse-coördinator Maike Pijnappel kan je alles over de regeling vertellen en denkt graag met je mee.

Game Rules

• The plan should be an addition to the Nijmegen night (culture).
• The event or final product must be publicly accessible or available.
• The plan cannot be implemented (in this way) without support from NightPulse.
• The project will not take place during the Nijmegen Four-Day Festivities
• The project is not supported by any other funds or schemes of the Municipality of Nijmegen or Cultuur Academy .

How do I apply for Night Pulse?

Apply for NightPulse using the online application form below. There are two different forms distinguishing between makers & initiatives (Make the Night) and venues & organizations (Offer a Stage). Please note, you must upload a number of documents (including budget & track record). Please have these ready to submit with your application. Prefer to pitch your plan? That is also possible. More information can be found in the application form.

Start your application for "Make the Night.

Start your application for "Offer a Stage.

Want to see a sample application form first so you know what questions to answer? Then click on the links below.

Click here for the sample application form for "Make Night.

Click here for the sample application form for "Offer the Stage.

Application rounds and budget

Round 1 | 2025
Submission as of Monday, September 22, 2025
Round 1 | 2026
Submission as of Monday, February 2, 2026
Round 2 | 2026
Submission as of Monday, September 7, 2026

Review

NightPulse is coordinated by Maike Pijnappel. She reviews each request first and contacts you if something is missing or unclear. Do you have questions or doubts beforehand? Email Maike at nachtpulse@cultuuracademy.nl or call 06 36277689 during telephone consultation hours on Tuesdays between 2:00 and 3:00 pm.

The assessment itself is done by a pool of five independent advisors with extensive knowledge of night culture and Nijmegen. Each application that complies with the rules of the game is submitted to two advisors at random. Naturally, we pay close attention to conflicts of interest. The advisors will be announced shortly.

Help with your NightPulse application

Making an application is not an everyday occurrence for everyone. That's why there are several ways to get you started:

Have questions?
Check the FAQ first. If your answer is not there, please contact coordinator Maike Pijnappel. This can be done by mail or by phone during the consultation hour on Tuesday from 14:00 to 15:00.

Wil je hulp bij het schrijven?
Sluit aan tijdens de schrijfsessies die we binnenkort organiseren (meer informatie volgt) of kom naar de Cultuur Academy De Maandag Club! Samen zorgen we dat je plan goed op papier komt. Óf sluit op 14 november aan bij het NachtPulse spreekuur voorafgaand aan het Nijmeegse Nachtsymposium.

Wil je op de hoogte blijven van NachtPulse? Volg ons dan ook via Instagram.

Do you have questions about NightPulse? Contact coordinator Maike Pijnappel at nachtpulse@cultuuracademy.nl or by phone at 06 36277689 during the fund consultation hour every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm .