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Applications for individual projects in 2026 using funds from the Capital Cultural Fund can be submitted until October 1st, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

to the application form

What do we fund?

The Capital Cultural Fund (HKF) funds cultural projects and events in practically all areas of the arts including inter- and transdisciplinary projects.

Funded projects should take place in Berlin and should demonstrate national and international relevance in one of the following areas: visual arts, performing arts, film, literature, media art, music, transdisciplinary arts, (contemporary) history.

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funded Projects

How does the application process work?

The Capital Cultural Fund funds numerous projects every year.
These projects can be presented on our website.

1. Project idea

You have a project idea that fits the eligibility criteria for funding.
2. Application

You can apply for funding for the following year by submitting the online form by the deadline (there are two deadlines per year).
3. Decision

After the deadline has expired, a seven-member jury will discuss your application and make a recommendation to the Joint Committee for a final decision.
4. Notification

Once a funding decision has been taken, you will be informed via a public announcement.
5. Commencement of your project

Before you begin your project, please be sure to contact your project supervisor at the Senate Department for Culture and Europe to discuss how to proceed.
6. Upload your project

After the funds have been pledged, you can upload, present, and announce your project on our website.