The Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen is a public cultural foundation that supports art and culture across Saxony through project grants, longer-term program funding, scholarships, and art acquisitions. Its funding is strongly place-based and typically supports artists, cultural organizations, and local initiatives working in visual art, performing arts, music, literature, film, and culturally specific programs such as Jewish life and culture. It also appears especially interested in strengthening the cultural landscape beyond major cities, including smaller and rural communities.
Primarily grant-based public funding, with non-repayable project support usually capped at 50% of total costs, plus scholarships and program-specific calls. Applications are organized through program-specific open calls and deadlines, with review cycles for project funding typically occurring twice per year; some funds are targeted to defined themes or geographic areas.
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Check the specific program call or PDF for each funding line, since deadlines and eligibility vary by program. For project funding, plan to cover at least half of the budget with other sources, and for small-project and thematic funds pay close attention to whether the opportunity is limited to Saxony, rural areas, or a named initiative such as TACHELES 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Natürliche oder juristische Personen mit Wohnsitz oder Sitz im Freistaat Sachsen. Vorhaben sind in der Regel im Freistaat Sachsen zu realisieren und dürfen zum Zeitpunkt der Antragstellung noch nicht begonnen haben.
Deadline: 1. März und 1. September
Who can apply: Natürliche oder juristische Personen mit Wohnsitz oder Sitz im Freistaat Sachsen; keine Einrichtungen in unmittelbarer oder mittelbarer staatlicher Trägerschaft; Vorhaben dürfen noch nicht begonnen haben.
Deadline: fortlaufend ab 2. Februar 2026
Who can apply: Natürliche oder juristische Personen mit Wohnsitz in Sachsen; keine Einrichtungen in unmittelbarer oder mittelbarer staatlicher oder kommunaler Trägerschaft; Einrichtungen in Dresden, Leipzig und Chemnitz haben in der Regel keine Aussicht auf Förderung.
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