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Non-profit and public institutions may apply for funding to acquire works of art and cultural artifacts of national importance to Germany.
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Get matched →The Kulturstiftung der Länder supports the acquisition of works of art and cultural artifacts of particular importance to Germany on a pro rata basis. The funding covers important works from all periods of painting, drawing, graphic art, sculpture, photography, applied arts, music, and literature, as well as objects from natural and technological history.
Non-profit organisations, associations (GmbH, UG), and public institutions that are publicly accessible and non-commercial.
Acquisitions must be for publicly accessible, non-profit institutions or publicly accessible corporations under public law. The acquiring institution must demonstrate that the object fits meaningfully into its mission statement, collection profile, and collection strategy; can be adequately conserved; will be integrated into the permanent exhibition; is documented digitally or made publicly accessible online; is available to experts for research; and will be the subject of the institution's own research projects.
A mandatory consultation with the Kulturstiftung der Länder must be held before submitting an application. After the meeting, applicants receive access to FOKUS, the digital funding portal. The application process has two stages: a preliminary application outlining the project, followed by a comprehensive formal application if approved.
Applications with pro rata funding up to €100,000 are approved by the Executive Board. Applications over €100,000 are submitted to the foundation's committees, which meet twice yearly in spring and fall. After a positive decision, applicants receive a grant agreement with information on public presentation and possible publication.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.