Stiftung Oldenburgischer Kulturbesitz, operating through the Oldenburgische Landschaft, primarily supports cultural life in the Oldenburg region of Lower Saxony. Its funding focuses on local arts and heritage projects, especially community-facing cultural programs, youth artist development, and practical investments that help small cultural institutions remain viable. It also backs student projects and research tied to regional culture, history, and related fields, signaling a strong interest in strengthening the region’s cultural infrastructure and talent pipeline.
Regional, program-based grantmaking and awards with a strong place-based focus; support appears to include project grants, scholarships/prizes, and capital/investment funding for small cultural organizations. Funding is likely competitive and tied to specific program calls rather than open-ended general operating support.
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Watch the Oldenburgische Landschaft website for program-specific calls, deadlines, and eligibility rules; applications are likely limited to organizations, artists, and students connected to the Oldenburg region. Tailor proposals to show clear regional relevance, cultural impact, and, for infrastructure requests, a concrete investment plan and long-term benefit for a small cultural venue or institution.
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung Oldenburgischer Kulturbesitz that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Small cultural institutions with in general no more than three full-time positions. Public-law corporations are not eligible. Applicant must be located in the service area of the Oldenburgische Landschaft.
Deadline: Application deadline: 30 September 2026.
Who can apply: Applicants must have their seat in the service area of the Oldenburgische Landschaft. Applications are accepted for cultural projects. Funding for applications up to 10,000 EUR is handled directly by Oldenburgische Landschaft. The requested amount should generally not exceed 50% of total project costs.
Deadline: 30 September each year for projects in Q1 of the following year; 31 January each year for projects in Q2-Q4 of the current year.
Who can apply: Youth aged 14 to 25 from the area of the Oldenburgische Landschaft. Projects must be largely developed and implemented by the young people themselves.
Deadline: No fixed annual deadline stated; applicants should submit about three months before project start.
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