Grants in the Cultural Sector in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Cultural Promotion Guideline – KultFöRL M-V)

This guideline is aimed at legal and natural persons who wish to implement cultural projects in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The funding aims to support basic cultural provision, supra-regional as well as outstanding cultural projects, and to cover the ongoing basic expenses of cultural institutions in the state, thereby securing the state's interest in these projects.

The KultFöRL M-V cultural promotion guideline supports a wide range of cultural projects that strengthen the cultural sector in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This includes funding specific sectors, reimbursement of project costs, and promotion of projects at various stages of development, from cultural education to the preservation of cultural heritage.

The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern provides non-repayable grants or allocations for cultural projects, the scope of which varies depending on the type of project. The funding amount is subject to certain upper limits and can amount to up to 70 percent of the eligible expenses, with a minimum funding amount of 3,000 Euros. Project durations are also staggered and amount to a maximum of 48 months for basic expenses.

For the granting of funding, certain legal and substantive requirements must be met, including ensuring the state's interest in the projects, adherence to social standards, and financial participation through own funds and third parties. The program is subject to specific state aid regulations and budgetary rules that must be observed during the planning and implementation of projects.

The application process for the KultFöRL M-V cultural promotion guideline is clearly structured and requires the timely submission of complete documents. The evaluation of applications is at the discretion of the Ministry, with adherence to all requirements being crucial for successful approval. The disbursement of funds is needs-based, and their use must be substantiated by proof of use.

The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Cultural Promotion Guideline is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs. In addition, superior budgetary provisions of the state and the EU General Block Exemption Regulation apply, which form the framework for the lawful and efficient allocation of grants.