Funding of the Günter Grass Foundation Bremen

The Günter Grass Foundation Bremen supports scientific and artistic projects dedicated to the life, work, and reception of Günter Grass. A special focus lies on audiovisual media as well as contemporary literature. With continuously open funding opportunities, the foundation supports initiatives such as scientific studies, artistic interpretations, readings, and exhibitions. Financial grants enable innovative works that sustainably enrich the cultural and literary heritage of Günter Grass and make it accessible to a broad audience.

Applicants may be individuals, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, including researchers, artists, cultural practitioners, as well as students from media informatics, media design, and related disciplines. Funding prerequisites include a clear project connection to the life or work of Günter Grass and a focus in the audiovisual field or contemporary literature. Concept submissions are possible at any time, with funding decisions based on scientific and artistic quality as well as thematic relevance. Through the foundation’s long-standing expertise, an inspiring environment is created that promotes innovative approaches to Grass’s diverse oeuvre and sustainably strengthens scholarly engagement.