The KUNSTFONDS_Publikation program supports individual analogue and digital publications by visual artists or artist duos who apply for the grant themselves and only for their own work.
Please note the updated award guidelines (see below) and the FAQs.
The program is financed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM) with the funds increased by the members of the German Bundestag in September 2025. It will be implemented subject to the availability of these funds.
Application
Applications for funding can only be submitted digitally via the online application portal of the Kunstfonds Foundation at application.kunstfonds.de can be submitted.
The following must be submitted:
- Details of the applicant or, in the case of artist duos, of the applicant (name, address, contact details) and, in the case of artist duos, a GbR agreement with authorization to represent,
- Proof of residence in Germany (e.g. identity card with registration address or passport and current registration certificate)
- artistic curriculum vitae (training, exhibitions, freelance artistic activities over the last 10 years)
- Description of the project proposal including the project objectives and a timetable for project implementation,
- Images (JPG) of the artistic work and a project dossier (PDF)
- Balanced cost and financing plan (Excel table).
Application deadline: January 15, 2025