The Senator for Culture of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

Projektmittelförderung
The application process for project funding 2025 has ended! We will publish information about the 2026 project funding here as soon as the Senator for Culture announces the call for applications.

2025 Update: In this process, the Senator for Culture also accepted applications for 2026 project funding. A prerequisite for early processing was the applicant's declared intent to use 2025 to secure additional third-party funding (federal, foundations, etc.) for the implementation of the 2026 project. The decision on whether a project was preselected for 2026 was made by the jury. In addition to professional and content-related evaluation, a key criterion was whether the jury considered the acquisition of third-party funding to be realistic. Preselection for 2026 expires if no third-party funding is secured.

Mittelvergabe im Projekt Junge Szene/Subkultur
The procedure for the second tranche began on 3 March 2025. The deadline is 26.03.

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Fonds Darstellende Künste

Here are the upcoming deadlines:
- Exzellenzförderung: 15.07.2025
- Netzwerkförderung: 31.03.2025
- Produktionsförderung: 02.05.2025, 15.09.2025
- Residenzförderung: 15.04.2025
- Wiederaufnahmeförderung: 29.08.2025

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Dachverband Tanz Deutschland

DIS-TANZEN is part of the Dance Aid Program, funded within NEUSTART KULTUR, an initiative by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
With the DIS-TANZEN funding program, the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland e.V. supports the resumption of artistic and dance pedagogical activities. The program consists of two funding areas: DIS-TANZ-SOLO targets self-employed dance professionals, while DIS-TANZ-IMPULS supports dance schools and dance pedagogy in cultural institutions.

Currently, applications are not being accepted.
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tanz:digital supports dance artists, ensembles, and institutions in the media presentation of artistic productions and the exploration of new technological tools. Its goal is to build a modular network of ballet and dance theater ensembles, enabling the sharing of innovative choreographic formats for media dance productions and offering live performances on-demand via streaming. New virtual realities, 3D or 360-degree recordings, and behind-the-scenes insights aim to enhance dance as an immersive and interactive online experience.

Currently, applications are not being accepted.
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Joint Adventures

Gastspielförderung Tanz
The application deadline is  15.04.25.
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Gastspielförderung Theater
The application deadline is  31.0325.
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Fonds Soziokultur

General Project Funding
The General Project Funding program supports specific project initiatives under the motto "Competition for the best project ideas." The Fonds Soziokultur exclusively funds time-limited and content-specific projects. The curatorial board places particular emphasis on active participation by non-artists and the integration of a cultural medium. Additionally, the selection process prioritizes projects that engage with social issues and political themes.

Application deadlines are May 2 and November 2 each year.
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Kulturstiftung des Bundes

General Project Funding
In the area of General Project Funding, cultural professionals can apply for funding twice a year for projects in all artistic disciplines, including visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture, and new media.
This funding is not restricted to any specific artistic field or theme. Instead, it supports large-scale, innovative projects with an international focus.

The next application deadline is July 31, 2025.
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