Funding Focus/Theme Year 2028 "AI & Culture" of the LWL Cultural Foundation
Planned thematic year 2028 on Artificial Intelligence in interdisciplinary cultural projects across all disciplines in Westphalia-Lippe. First application deadline 31.08.2026, main deadline 28.02.2027, details in preparation.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The LWL Cultural Foundation aims to address the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in cultural practice, provide interdisciplinary impulses, and support AI-related projects in visual arts, theater, dance, music, film, literature, regional studies, museums, and monument preservation.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Fees for artists
Non-eligible expenses
- Capital investments
- Construction, renovation, and refurbishment measures
- Purchases
- Pure publication projects
- Institutional funding
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Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Foundations
- Public Institutions
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Headquarters or project implementation in Westphalia-Lippe
- Proof of non-profit status (e.g., association, foundation, non-profit GmbH)
- Project in a cultural sector (visual arts, theater, dance, music, film, literature, museums, monument preservation)
- Thematic reference to artificial intelligence and culture
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Cost and financing plan
- Project description
- Schedule
- Proof of non-profit status
Evaluation criteria
- Regional relevance to Westphalia-Lippe
- Cultural added value
- Network character
- Public impact and visibility
- Innovation relevance Artificial Intelligence
Description
The LWL Cultural Foundation is launching a funding program for the 2028 thematic year that supports interdisciplinary cultural projects with a focus on Artificial Intelligence in Westphalia-Lippe. Non-profit organizations, foundations, associations, interest groups, as well as public institutions from the fields of visual arts, theater, dance, music, film, literature, regional studies, museums, and monument preservation may apply for full grant funding (up to 100% of eligible costs). Eligible expenses include personnel costs, material and travel expenses, as well as fees for freelance artists. Investment measures, construction or renovation projects, acquisitions, pure publication projects, institutional funding, and scholarships are excluded. The first submission deadline is August 31, 2026, the second deadline is February 28, 2027, each until 11:59 p.m.
A prerequisite for application is a verifiable seat or project implementation in Westphalia-Lippe as well as proof of non-profit status (e.g., association, non-profit GmbH, foundation). A project must have a clear connection to culture and Artificial Intelligence and be characterized by regional added value, network character, and public impact. The application documents include the official application form, a detailed cost and financing plan, a meaningful project description, a schedule, and proof of non-profit status. The decision is made by the board twice a year after reviewing all criteria. With this initiative, the foundation sets impulses for the reflective use of AI in cultural practice and promotes forward-looking projects that combine technological innovation and artistic design.
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