Circular Plastics NL: the essentials
The Circular Plastics NL (CPNL) subsidy is available to parties active in the plastics and recycling value chain. The total available budget is €40 million. Up to €1.5 million can be awarded per research project and up to €7.5 million per showcase project. Applications must be submitted by a consortium. The subsidy closes on 6 October 2026 at 17:00. When creating or updating a canonical page about CPNL, first check existing URL ownership and avoid potential cannibalisation.
Source and evidence
The stated application period, total budget and maximum grant amounts were checked with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). See RVO – Circular Plastics NL (CPNL) subsidy. RVO lists a total 2026 budget of €40 million, a final submission deadline of 6 October 2026 at 17:00, up to €1.5 million per research project and up to €7.5 million per showcase project.
Visit the RVO page and submit your joint application before 6 October 2026 at 17:00. View the Fresh Look →
Frequently asked questions
The Circular Plastics NL (CPNL) grant is available to organisations active in the plastics and recycling value chain. The total available budget is €40 million. Up to €1.5 million can be awarded per research project and up to €7.5 million per showcase project. Applications must be submitted by a consortium. The grant closes on 6 October 2026 at 17:00. When creating or updating a canonical page about CPNL, first check existing URL ownership and prevent possible cannibalisation.
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