Funding of the Kultursekretariat NRW Gütersloh

The Kultursekretariat NRW Gütersloh is an association of over 80 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, serving as a platform for applying for funding to strengthen municipal cultural work. Through close cooperation between the member cities, the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe, and the Landesverband Lippe, a network is created that focuses on the exchange and collaboration of cultural practitioners. The goal is to realize high-quality cultural offerings, promote cultural education, and support projects in public spaces. This funding opportunity, granted as a subsidy, aims to enable local institutions and public entities to implement their innovative cultural projects.

The funding is directed at public institutions located in the member cities that organize cultural events and projects in the areas of social affairs, children and youth, as well as work & social services. Only those cities belonging to the Kultursekretariat are eligible to apply for funding. The selected projects often originate from a bottom-up approach, where ideas are discussed and pre-selected in working groups and project teams. This participatory selection process ensures that projects with significant cultural and social value are particularly considered, thereby substantially supporting the sustainable development of municipal culture.

With ongoing funding, the Kultursekretariat NRW Gütersloh offers a continuous opportunity for the development and networking of the local cultural scene. It enables urban institutions to jointly utilize expertise and resources, thereby building innovative collaborations. The funding not only promotes artistic diversity but also contributes to strengthening social participation and intercultural dialogue. Through this subsidy, a fundamental basis is laid for the preservation and advancement of cultural life, which in the long term contributes to the revitalization of public spaces and the promotion of creative exchange. Interested institutions and professionals can thus learn from each other within a dynamic network and jointly set impulses for the future of municipal culture.