Grant

Soundproofing Measures for Berlin Clubs and Live Music Venues

Grant program of the State of Berlin for structural and conceptual noise protection measures in clubs and live music venues with funding of up to €100,000.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Berlin
Funding amount: up to €100,000
Funding rate: 80% - 90%
Project duration: 9 months

Funding objective

Support for commercially operated clubs and live music venues in Berlin in noise and soundproofing measures to achieve measurable improvements in the acoustic environment.

Eligible expenses

  • Structural measures in interior and exterior areas
  • Innovative noise protection concepts
  • Noise protection assessments

Eligible to apply

  • Companies

Funding requirements

  • Commercially operated clubs and live music venues located in Berlin
  • Conducting a minimum level of regular events
  • Audience capacity must not exceed 1,500 persons
  • Compliance with legal noise limits prior to the start of measures
  • Use of the premises for at least 2 years after completion of the measure
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Documents required for application

  1. Basic application
  2. De-minimis declaration
  3. Project documents checklist
  4. Identity card
  5. GEMA certificate and event certificate
  6. Business registration
  7. Commercial register/transparency database extract
  8. Usage agreement/rental contract
  9. Main application form
  10. Award note(s) and offers
  11. Documentation of restricted tendering (from €50,000 construction contracts)
  12. Noise protection report
  13. Self-declaration of suitability
  14. Special contract conditions for promoting women
  15. Self-declaration of tariff compliance
  16. Self-declaration on ILO standards
  17. If applicable, extended main application
  18. Fund request form
  19. Amendment application
  20. Proof of use of funds
  21. Proof of use form including project documentation, receipt list, net payment overview, original invoices, booking documents, evaluation form

Description

The State of Berlin provides a grant program that supports commercially operated clubs and live music venues in implementing structural and conceptual noise protection measures. With funding amounts of up to €100,000 and a funding rate of 80% to 90%, the program contributes to sustainably improving the acoustic environment and reducing noise pollution. Both structural modifications to interior and exterior areas as well as innovative noise protection concepts and noise protection assessments are eligible for funding. Applicants must be establishments located in Berlin that regularly host events and have a maximum audience capacity of 1,500 persons. The project duration is limited to nine months, during which the measures must be completed, and the premises must be used for at least two more years thereafter.

Various documents are required for the application, including a basic application, De-Minimis declaration, project documentation checklist, proof of GEMA and events, as well as business registration and rental agreement. Subsequently, the main application form, noise protection assessment, and procurement notes or offers must be submitted. For construction volumes exceeding €50,000, additional documentation related to the tendering process is required. The program features continuous submission opportunities, allowing projects to be submitted at any time following individual preparation. Through this structured funding, clubs and venues receive reliable support to implement technically and legally feasible noise protection solutions, thereby enhancing the quality of life in the neighborhoods.

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