Structural Funding
Structural funding from the city of Kempten (Allgäu) for professional cultural institutions, associations, and festivals to secure regular cultural offerings. Applications can be submitted annually from January 15 to April 15.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Structural funding serves as basic support for non-urban, non-profit cultural institutions and associations. It improves planning security, ensures institutional stability, and guarantees the basic cultural provision for the citizens of Kempten.
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Headquartered in Kempten and continuous contribution to basic cultural provision for at least three years
- At least one project funding by the City of Kempten in the last three years (exceptions possible upon individual review)
- Adherence to minimum fee recommendations of relevant associations and trade unions
Documents required for application
- Online application form
- Financing plan (if funding amount differs)
- Proof of use and annual financial statements/income-expenditure statement (for follow-up application)
Evaluation criteria
- Key role as an anchor institution with cooperation and network strengthening
- Promotion of cultural participation and cultural mediation
- Fulfillment of at least two additional criteria: contemporary mediation of historical heritage, innovative offerings, development of new cultural venues, transfer of traditions, engagement with urban and societal issues, visibility of diverse artistic perspectives
Description
The structural funding of the City of Kempten (Allgäu) is aimed at non-municipal, non-profit cultural organizations, associations, and festivals based in Kempten that have been continuously contributing to basic cultural provision for at least three years. As an institutional funding instrument, it seeks to ensure the long-term stability of professional cultural institutions, provide planning security, and sustainably strengthen the local cultural life. Particularly targeted are established festival organizers and multi-day cultural projects that assume a significant public function through regular offerings and actively build networks and promote cooperation as “anchor institutions.” The grant is provided as a fixed amount over a period of 36 months and can cover deficits, provided that overall financing – including third-party funds – is secured.
Eligible applicants must, in addition to solid cultural commitment over the past three years, have at least one project funding from the City of Kempten and align with the minimum fee recommendations of relevant associations. Evaluation criteria include cultural participation, contemporary mediation of historical heritage, innovative formats, development of new cultural venues, transfer of traditions, engagement with city-relevant topics, and the visibility of diverse artistic perspectives. Applications are submitted annually between January 15 and April 15 via the online form; supplements such as financing plans or proof of use for follow-up applications must be attached. The decision is made by the Committee for Culture and City Theater based on administrative, economic, and professional recommendations. Through this funding, the City of Kempten makes a significant contribution to enhancing its attractiveness as a vibrant cultural city.
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