German Federal Cultural Foundation: General Project Funding

What it is

This grant supports large-scale, innovative projects from any artistic field, including performing arts and dance, that engage with an international context. Funding is offered by the German Federal Cultural Foundation and applications open twice per year. The program is open-discipline, allowing artists working across performance and other fields to apply.

Who it is for

Established cultural organizations and institutions (not individual artists) applying for project funding across all artistic disciplines.

Open to artists in Germany.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Germany”

Where

Berlin, Germany

When

January 31, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Partial funding for a cultural project; the foundation covers a portion of project costs with the applicant providing at least 20% in secured own funds or third-party funding.

What you need to apply

• Completed online application form in German (with English translation possible)
• Written confirmation of artistic leadership or comparable responsible persons
• Written confirmations from all other funders or letters of intent
• Written confirmations from cooperation partners including their financial contribution
• Cost and Financing Plan in Excel format (maximum 2 pages A4)
• Detailed artist list with country of origin and short biography
• Detailed project description, up to 10 words
• Supplementary materials such as texts, images, video or audio links to illustrate the project

How long it takes

About a full day

Long application. Estimated from the 8 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/de/foerderung/allgemeine_projektfoerderung.html