General Project Funding

German Federal Cultural Foundation

31 January, 2025

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General Project Funding accepts applications from creative artists twice a year to finance projects in all artistic fields: visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture and New Media. Up to ten million euros is allocated each year to support large, innovative projects in an international context.

The next jury session will take place in spring 2025. The closing date for entries for the 47th jury session is 31 January 2025

For further information on project grants and upcoming application deadlines, visit the Federal Cultural Foundation's website.

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  • Kulturstiftung des Bundes

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