Aargauische Kulturstiftung PRO ARGOVIA is a canton-focused cultural funder that supports, connects, and accompanies Aargau’s arts scene, with a clear emphasis on making performances happen through direct fee-sharing. Its strongest support appears to go to theater, music, literature, and interdisciplinary projects presented by Aargau cultural institutions, alongside selected experimental and project-based cultural initiatives. The organization is also closely tied to local cultural infrastructure and networks, suggesting it funds both individual artists and the ecosystem around them.
Primarily small-to-midsize, program-specific grants paid as honorarium participation or project contributions; many awards are tied to named artist/production selections rather than open-ended general operating support. Some programs accept ongoing submissions, with bookings requiring registration at least 4 weeks in advance and payout documentation after the event; grant amounts are typically around CHF 750-1,000 per engagement, with limits on repeated support over a multi-year period.
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Check the specific program closely: Pro Argovia Artists bookings must be registered at least 4 weeks before the event, and payouts require submitted fee documentation afterward. Support is geography-specific to the Canton of Aargau and appears geared toward selected productions and partners rather than broad open calls, so applicants should align projects with local cultural presentation and be ready to provide clear booking, production, and artist fee details.
Current and upcoming funding from Aargauische Kulturstiftung PRO ARGOVIA that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Gesuche müssen den Förderkriterien entsprechen; eingereichte Projekte werden anhand der Förderkriterien geprüft; Gesuche sind nur über das Online-Formular möglich.
Deadline: 31. März und 30. September; für die nächste Runde können Gesuche laufend bis 30. September 2026 eingegeben werden.
Who can apply: Kulturveranstalter:innen in sämtlichen Regionen des Aargaus; die gebuchte Produktion muss eine von Pro Argovia ausgewählte Pro-Argovia-Artists-Produktion sein; Unterstützung wird bis maximal 5 Engagements eines Artists innerhalb von 3 Jahren gewährt; Pro Argovia-Logo muss aufgeführt werden; zwei kostenlose Eintritte für den Stiftungsrat sind erforderlich.
Deadline: Anmeldung mindestens 1 Monat vor dem Veranstaltungstermin; Support wird nach Eingang vergeben; neu ernannte Artists können ab Ernennung gebucht werden.
Who can apply: The artist must be an appointed Pro Argovia Artist and the engagement must take place in an Aargauer cultural institution. Engagements must be registered at least 4 weeks before the performance; payout requires submission of gage receipt and proof of Pro Argovia logo mention (documents due max. two weeks after the event).
Deadline: Booking should be registered at least 4 weeks before the event. Payout documentation must be submitted no later than two weeks after the event.
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