Theatre Funding

The theater funding program of the state of Baden-Württemberg is committed to preserving and strengthening a diverse theater landscape that is accessible both in urban metropolitan areas and in rural regions. Through institutional grants and project-based funding, professional small theaters as well as puppet theaters are supported to ensure both artistic excellence and creative innovation. The program operates under the guidelines of the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts and ensures that high-quality productions and ambitious repertoires remain accessible throughout the state. Ongoing application opportunities enable non-profit organizations to spontaneously initiate new projects and sustainably expand their long-established structures.

Eligible for funding are exclusively professional small theaters and puppet theaters distinguished by artistic professionalism and sustainable concepts. The unique combination of institutional base funding and project-oriented grants provides venues and ensembles with the necessary financial planning security to realize innovative productions and achieve audience expansion. The focus is on an inclusive orientation that enables broad cultural participation. Thanks to the statewide availability of funds, both urban and rural audiences benefit from a varied theater offering. Applications are accepted continuously, allowing for flexible and timely planning and implementation of theater projects.