In the area of general project funding, artists can apply twice a year for funding for projects in all artistic fields, for visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture or new media.
The Federal Cultural Foundation’s General Project Funding is characterized by the fact that it is not limited to funding a specific field or topic. It is large, innovative projects in an international context that can be considered here.
The next jury session will take place in spring 2025. The submission deadline for the 47th jury session is January 31, 2025.
Please note that the minimum application amount for general project funding is €50,000. The financing of the project must have a secured share of own and/or third-party funds amounting to at least 20% of the total costs of the project at the time of application.
A “project” is defined as the production, planning and/or realization of individual events or event complexes, e.g. exhibitions, performances, symposia. The Federal Cultural Foundation only funds projects in an international context in its general project funding.
If you would like to apply to us with your project, please carefully read the General Funding Guidelines of the Federal Cultural Foundation and the Funding Principles for General Project Funding published on our website. Under Frequently Asked Questions, you can check whether your project is eligible for funding from the Federal Cultural Foundation before submitting your application.
Closing date: January 31, 2025