Temporary protection stays for artists and cultural workers at risk at cultural institutions

Cultural organizations in Germany can now apply for funding from the Martin Roth Initiative (MRI) together with artists and cultural professionals at risk. The closing date for applications is August 29.
The MRI supports artists who actively stand up for artistic freedom, democracy and human rights – and against all forms of discrimination. With the funding, cultural institutions in Germany can create a safe space in which creative work is free and protected.
The Martin Roth Initiative is a joint project of the Goethe-Institut and Ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen, funded by the Federal Foreign Office.

Application deadline: August 29, 2025