General Project Funding of the Federal Cultural Foundation

Last updated: 14.6.2025
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Through its General Project Funding, the Federal Cultural Foundation offers grants for artistic projects in the non-commercial cultural sector. The program focuses on innovative programs and international projects that must be visible in Germany. An independent expert jury decides on applications twice a year.

Who is funded?

This funding program by the Federal Cultural Foundation is aimed at German and foreign institutions that wish to realize artistic projects in Germany. The goal is to promote innovative and international projects in the non-commercial cultural sector.

What is funded?

Funding applies to artistic productions across a broad spectrum of non-commercial cultural areas. Project costs are supported, requiring a co-financing contribution, and projects in the planning, production, or implementation phase are eligible.

Type and Scope of Funding

General Project Funding from the Federal Cultural Foundation offers grants for artistic projects. The minimum funding amount is €50,000, and up to 80% of the total project costs can be covered.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions apply to the General Project Funding of the Federal Cultural Foundation regarding project visibility in Germany and the language version of media. A co-financing contribution to the total costs is mandatory.

Application Process

Applications for General Project Funding can be submitted at any time via an electronic form. Decisions on funding applications are made by an independent expert jury twice a year.

General Project Funding of the Federal Cultural Foundation is based on the Foundation's funding guidelines and principles, which form the legal basis of the program. These documents are publicly accessible.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Minimum €50,000; maximum 80% of total project costs

Deadline

Deadline:

31.07.2025, 31.01.2026

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries, Cultural Institutions

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Culture, Media & Sports

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Federal Cultural Foundation (KSB)

Managed By:

Federal Cultural Foundation (KSB)

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