The Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung supports committed people as well as art and cultural institutions in order to sustainably strengthen cultural life in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. We support projects in the fields of visual arts, music, literature, performing arts, cultural education, museums and monument preservation.
Interested parties can submit an application for funding until July 10. Only non-profit applicants or project sponsors are eligible to apply. On our website you will find detailed information on the funding criteria, the application process and examples of projects that have already received funding.
In a digital information event on April 29, 2026 from 15:00-16:00 or on May 04, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 we will inform you compactly about the application process. If you are interested, please register by April 15, 2026 at
Are you unable to attend these appointments? The team at the foundation’s head office will be happy to advise you directly and assist you with your application.
You can find more information on funding opportunities and how to contact us at: www.ostdeutsche-sparkassenstiftung.de
About the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung
Since 1995, the East German Savings Banks Foundation – founded by the East German Savings Banks Association and its member savings banks – has been supporting art and culture in four eastern German federal states. With a funding volume of EUR 126 million, the foundation has realized almost 2,700 projects since its inception, making it the largest non-governmental sponsor.
We look forward to actively shaping your ideas and artistic projects together with you!
Application deadline: July 10, 2026