Kulturstiftung des Bundes
About the funder
The Kulturstiftung des Bundes is one of the largest publicly funded cultural foundations in Europe. Since its establishment in 2002, it has supported around 4,000 contemporary cultural projects. The foundation is based in Halle an der Saale and is supported by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media. The foundation's primary task is to promote innovative programs and projects in an international context. It places particular emphasis on cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration. The foundation supports projects from all artistic disciplines, including visual and performing arts, literature, music, dance, film, photography, architecture, and new media.
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Mission & Vision
The Kulturstiftung des Bundes is committed to promoting art and culture within the federal government's area of responsibility. Its goal is to support innovative programs and projects that contribute to cultural diversity and international exchange. The foundation believes in the transformative power of art and culture and aims to provide artists and cultural practitioners with a platform to realize their ideas.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Kulturstiftung des Bundes are aimed at cultural practitioners and cultural institutions in Germany and internationally. The foundation supports projects that pursue an innovative approach and contribute to cultural diversity and international exchange. Funding is directed at institutions and organizations that wish to explore new paths and enrich the cultural landscape. Individuals are generally not funded.