Call for applications | Performing arts

Background Kreativ-Transfer

The aim of the Kreativ-Transfer funding programme is to support professionals in the fields of games, the performing arts and visual arts in establishing and expanding their international networks to improve their visibility on the international market. The programme supports the necessary international marketing and networking measures as well as the corresponding training and professionalisation of the stakeholders.

Kreativ-Transfer supports participation in international fairs and festivals, enabling artists, creatives and their representatives to present their work, make new contacts and find co-producers and clients. In addition, the programme supports strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation.

Funding will be provided in the form of lump sum grants. Applicants may contribute their own funds or any third-party funds that do not stem from federal budgets. Funding up to certain maximum amounts (see below) may be requested, but only actual expenditure will be eligible for funding.

Note: Visits to international events will continue to be funded even in times of pandemics, political crises, wars or similar circumstances, provided that the recommendations of public authorities in Germany and the destination country allow the related travel to be undertaken.

In addition, the programme supports strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation.

The programme is supported by the German Dance Association (DTD) and cooperates with Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste (BFDK) und dem Bundesverband Zeitgenössischer Zirkus e.V. (BUZZ).


Note!

Before submitting your application, we ask you to read through the call for applications and FAQs to avoid any misunderstandings and to clarify any questions you may have.

Call for applications to fund travel expenses for participation in international fairs and festivals (company / artist & producer)
FAQs: Call for applications to fund travel expenses for participation in international fairs and festivals (company / artist & producer)


Together with transmissions we offer Info-Zooms on the calls for proposals. The Info-Zooms are offered in either German or English spoken language. Questions and comments in the respective other language are always welcome.

Q&A application, proof, online forms

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12.00 – 13.00 CET, in German
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 13.00 – 14.00 CET, in English
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10.00 – 11.00 CET, in German
 

Zoom-Link (no registration needed):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83945294574?pwd=Zko0L2dUY3IzSDJ2ZHdSZ3N5dXl6Zz09
Meeting-ID: 839 4529 4574 / Code: 261161
 

We recommend that you read the calls for proposals, including FAQs, carefully before taking part in an info-zoom:


There are two different online forms.

The online forms can be found below under the button "APPLY HERE".

The online form in the left column address Target Group A: (representatives of) companies/artists.
The online form in the right column address Target Group B: self-employed producers, agents, managers as well as independent production offices and agencies.


Funding | company / artist

for travel expenses for participation in international fairs and festivals.

  • What can be funded?

    What can be funded?

    Applications can be submitted for funding to attend individually selected events. Funding can be applied for a maximum of two events in total. Priorities must be specified if multiple events are named.

    Eligible expenses - examples:

    • Travel or flight expenses
    • Accommodation expenses
    • Per diems
    • If applicable registration / booth fee and ticket costs
    • Advertising material
    • Travel expenses for an accompanying person for grantees who cannot travel alone due to a disability or due to childcare requirements
  • Who can apply?

    Who can apply?

    The following are eligible for funding:

    • (representatives of) companies and artists on the independent scene based in Germany from the fields of dance, theatre (straight theatre, music theatre, object theatre, street theatre, etc.) and contemporary circus and
    • (representatives of) dance ensembles from municipal and state theatres in Germany.
       

    In order to be eligible to apply, the company or artist must have:

    • had at least one production that premiered (digitally) or was in the planning stage and
    • received public funding (project funding, scholarship, residency funding, etc.)

    in the last four years (from January 2019).

    The company / artist must be the owner of the production and must have been the recipient of the public funding.

    We explicitly invite all interested parties to submit an application – regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin colour, disabilities, age, religious affiliation, language, ideology and sexual orientation. Applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of professional merit.

  • Specific goals

    Specific goals

    Trips will be funded for the purposes of marketing and networking, distribution, acquisition, establishment of business relationships and sales. Specific goals when attending an event may include:

    • discussing the current artistic work of the companies and artists represented with international stakeholders or presenting this work to them.
    • establishing or intensifying contacts with international organisers, potential co-producers and partners.
    • getting to know certain markets, scenes, venues in an entrepreneurial sense, and positioning your own work accordingly.
  • Maximum amount of the funding

    Maximum amount of the funding

    Individual travels - maximum funding per event:

    • 700.00 euros (events in Germany)
    • 1,100.00 euros (events in Europe (geographically))
    • 2.000.00 euros (events outside Europe (geographically))

    In addition to the above-mentioned funding amounts, the following can be applyied for

    • a one-off expense allowance of 400.00 euros per event
    • an additional grant of 500.00 euros to cover the costs of an exhibition booth.
       

    The following applies to all travel grants:
    Funding will be awarded in the form of a lump sum grant. No own funds or any third-party funds need to be contributed.
    Only expenses actually incurred are eligible for funding.

    • Proof & documents

      Proof & documents

      • Information about the applicant
      • Name, place / country and date of the event(s)
      • ONE short letter of motivation
      • a budget calculation
      • Proof of (digital) premiere (since 2019)
      • Proof of public or private funding (since 2019)
      • as an alternative to proof of funding: Proof of at least two premieres, each of which has been shown in at least two different venues (since 2019)
      • if applicable, proof of residence in Germany
      • if applicable, declaration from the company/artist that the trip is being made on its behalf
    • Funding period

      Funding period

      01 July - 31 December 2024

    • Application deadline

      Application deadline

      14 April 2024 (23.59 CET)

    • Note on barriers

      Note on barriers

      Although Kreativ-Transfer is continuously striving to reduce barriers, the application process is unfortunately still subject to certain barriers. If you are affected, please get in touch with us or ask a person you trust to do so on your behalf and let us know what you need. After discussing your needs, we will be happy to try to arrange assistance, for example by providing support by a sign language interpreter. We also aim to provide professional support to make the application and selection process more inclusive and to reduce barriers for all calls for applications.

    • Note on funding by federal government

      Note on funding by federal government

      As the funding is provided by the federal government, both the Federal Travel Expenses Act (BRKG) and award guidelines (price comparison for costs exceeding 1,000.00 euros net) must be followed when booking your trip. Further information on the BRKG can be found here.

       

    • Detailed information

      Detailed information

      The complete call for applications with further information can be found here.

       

    Funding | Producer

    for travel expenses for participation in international fairs and festivals.

    • What can be funded?

      What can be funded?

      Applications can be submitted for funding to attend individually selected events. Funding can be applied for a maximum of two events in total. Priorities must be specified if multiple events are named.

      Eligible expenses - examples:

      • Travel or flight expenses
      • Accommodation expenses
      • Per diems
      • If applicable registration / booth fee and ticket costs
      • Advertising material
      • Travel expenses for an accompanying person for grantees who cannot travel alone due to a disability or due to childcare requirements
    • Who can apply?

      Who can apply?

      The following are eligible for funding:

      • producers who work full-time as such and can prove that they are self-employed and have their main residence in Germany and
      • staff members ofindependent production offices / agencies based in Germany.

      The prerequisite for the application is that the producer:

      • has been professionally active in this occupational field for at least two years
      • is currenrly working full-time as a producer
      • is currently self-employed in Germany or is employed by an independent production office in Germany

      We explicitly invite all interested parties to submit an application – regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin colour, disabilities, age, religious affiliation, language, ideology and sexual orientation. Applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of professional merit.

    • Specific goals

      Specific goals

      Trips will be funded for the purposes of marketing and networking, distribution, acquisition, establishment of business relationships and sales. Specific goals when attending an event may include:

      • discussing the current artistic work of the companies and artists represented with international stakeholders or presenting this work to them.
      • establishing or intensifying contacts with international organisers, potential co-producers and partners.
      • getting to know certain markets, scenes, venues in an entrepreneurial sense, and positioning your own work accordingly.
    • Amount of the maximum funding

      Amount of the maximum funding

      Individual travels - maximum funding per event:

      • 700.00 euros (events in Germany)
      • 1,100.00 euros (events in Europe (geographically))
      • 2.000.00 euros (events outside Europe (geographically))

      In addition to the above-mentioned funding amounts, the following can be applyied for

      • a one-off expense allowance of 400.00 euros per event
      • an additional grant of 500.00 euros to cover the costs of an exhibition booth.

      Prospection trip to PAMS - maximum funding:

      • 2,200.00 per person (maximum of two persons)
      • additionally: a one-off expense allowance of 400.00 euros per person
         

      The following applies to all travel grants:
      Funding will be awarded in the form of a lump sum grant. No own funds or any third-party funds need to be contributed.
      Only expenses actually incurred are eligible for funding.

      • Proof & documents

        Proof & documents

        • Information about the applicant
        • Name, place / country and date of the event(s)
        • ONE short letter of motivation
        • For individual travels: budget calculation
        • Proof of being professionally active in this occupational field for at least two years
        • Proof of self-employment in Germany or the production office`s business registration and proof of employment
      • Funding period

        Funding period

        01 July – 31 December 2024

      • Application deadline

        Application deadline

        14 April 2024 (23.59 CET)

      • Note on barriers

        Note on barriers

        Although Kreativ-Transfer is continuously striving to reduce barriers, the application process is unfortunately still subject to certain barriers. If you are affected, please get in touch with us or ask a person you trust to do so on your behalf and let us know what you need. After discussing your needs, we will be happy to try to arrange assistance, for example by providing support by a sign language interpreter. We also aim to provide professional support to make the application and selection process more inclusive and to reduce barriers for all calls for applications.

         

        Darüber hinaus bemühen wir uns um eine fachliche Begleitung durch eine:n Expert:in, um das Antrags- und Auswahlverfahren für die Ausschreibungen inklusiver zu gestalten und Barrieren zu senken.

      • Note on funding by federal government

        Note on funding by federal government

        As the funding is provided by the federal government, both the Federal Travel Expenses Act (BRKG) and award guidelines (price comparison for costs exceeding 1,000.00 euros net) must be followed when booking your trip. Further information on the BRKG can be found here.

         

         

      • Detailed information

        Detailed information

        The complete call for applications with further information can be found here.