Goethe-Institut Grant 2027 for Art Projects with Funding of Up to €25,000

The Goethe-Institut has opened applications for its Visual Arts Project Fund 2027, offering grants of up to €25,000 to support joint artistic and cultural projects between creatives based in Germany and partners from countries around the world.

The fund aims to strengthen international artistic collaboration and build sustainable professional networks among artists, curators, researchers, and cultural practitioners by supporting projects that cross geographic boundaries and bring together diverse cultural perspectives and experiences.

The programme focuses on projects based on equal collaboration between partners from at least two countries, one of which must be Germany, and that present innovative ideas with a clear artistic and social impact. It also encourages interdisciplinary projects that combine artistic research, experimentation, audience engagement, and interaction with local communities.

Eligible Fields and Projects

The fund supports a wide range of projects in the field of visual arts, including:

• International collaborative art projects.

• Contemporary art exhibitions and projects.

• Curatorial projects.

• Research and critical projects related to the arts.

• Interdisciplinary art projects.

• Interactive and participatory art experiences.

• Digital art projects.

• Initiatives that promote cultural dialogue between countries.

• Projects connecting art with contemporary social and cultural issues.

• A grant of up to €25,000 to support the implementation of the joint artistic or cultural project.

• Funding may cover fees for artists and project participants.

• Coverage of travel, accommodation, and living expenses related to project implementation within the approved budget.

• Visa costs for participants may also be covered.

• Support for artistic production costs and the organization of exhibitions, performances, and events.

• Coverage of temporary venue rental costs required for project implementation.

• Support for the costs of presenting the project’s final results to the public.

• Opportunity to build international artistic and cultural partnerships and strengthen collaboration among creatives from different countries.

• Selected projects may be featured on the Goethe-Institut’s official website.

• Applicants must be professional practitioners in the arts or cultural sector, such as artists, curators, researchers, or cultural mediators.

• The project must involve at least two equal partners.

• At least one partner must be based in Germany and professionally active there.

• At least one other partner must be based and working in a country outside Germany.

• The project must be based on genuine international collaboration, rather than simply commissioning an artist to produce a work.

• The project must present a new artistic or cultural concept with clear quality and impact.

• The proposal must include an implementation plan, timeline, and realistic budget.

• The budget should include at least 10% in own contribution or external funding, or provide an explanation if such funding is unavailable.

• The project must include at least one public presentation outside Germany.

• The application must be submitted in English.

• All project partners must confirm their participation through signed letters of commitment.