November is just around the corner, which means deadlines for several funding programmes at the Hamburg Ministry for Culture and Media are approaching. To help you prepare your projects thoroughly and submit your applications with confidence, we are once again supporting you this year with workshops, consultations and opportunities for exchange that will guide you step by step towards the submission deadline.
✔️ Info Evening: How to… Project Funding for Contemporary Circus Projects at BKM Hamburg
Tuesday, 15 September | 5:00–7:00 pm | F-Pavilion (Rentzelstraße 36–40, 20146 Hamburg) | Exchange with Manolito Juschkus and Julika Mücke from the DfdK Network Office
Are you working in contemporary circus and want to learn how project funding at BKM Hamburg works? This info evening offers practical tips on the application process, procedures and the upcoming deadline on 15 November – open to both newcomers and funding professionals. More information here: [Info Evening: How to… Project Funding for Contemporary Circus Projects at BKM Hamburg | DfdK]
✔️ On Plants and Spaceships: From Idea to Concept
Wednesday, 16 September | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Online via Zoom | Workshop with Epona Hamdan
How does an idea develop into a concrete concept? Led by Epona Hamdan, this workshop invites participants to develop their own project ideas and create initial concept drafts. More information here: [WORKSHOP: On Plants and Spaceships. From Idea to Concept | DfdK]
✔️ Writing Successful Funding Applications
Wednesday, 23 September | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Kampnagel Administration Building, Meeting Room, 1st Floor (Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg) | Workshop with Sina Schröppel
Do you want to turn your project idea into a convincing funding application? Together with Sina Schröppel, you will analyse successful examples, explore the perspective of funding juries and receive practical tips and feedback on your own application. More information here: [WORKSHOP: Writing Successful Funding Applications | DfdK]
✔️ Individual Consultations on Application Texts and Budget & Financing Plans
6–8 October | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Individual consultations on your own application texts and budget and financing plans. Please register with the DfdK Network Office in advance at anmeldung@dfdk.de.
✔️ Online FAQ with the Hamburg Ministry for Culture and Media on Applying for Funding in the Independent Performing Arts
Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Online via Zoom | Exchange with BKM Hamburg and the DfdK Network Office
Planning to submit a funding application for the independent performing arts by 15 November? At this online FAQ, you will get an overview of relevant funding programmes and have the opportunity to ask the responsible representatives your questions about the application process, criteria and eligibility requirements. More information here: [Online FAQ with the Hamburg Ministry for Culture and Media]
✔️ Project Budgeting and Financial Planning: Creating a Solid Budget and Financing Plan for Your Artistic Project
13 October | 2:00–6:00 pm | Kampnagel Administration Building, Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Jarrestraße 20 | Workshop with Julia zur Lippe
Do you want to budget your artistic project realistically and keep track of costs, fees and funding applications? In this workshop with Julia zur Lippe, you will learn step by step what goes into a realistic budget and financing plan and, if desired, receive individual feedback on your own plan afterwards. More information here: [Project Budgeting and Financial Planning]
✔️ Long Day of Application Writing
Tuesday, 10 November | Meeting Room East, 1st Floor, Kampnagel Administration Building, Jarrestraße 20 | 2:00–9:00 pm
Write, exchange ideas and support each other during the final stretch. The Long Day offers space for focused work, exchange and individual consultations.
✔️ Application Support Hotline
9–13 November | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
✔️ Info Evening: How to… Project Funding for Contemporary Circus Projects at BKM Hamburg
Tuesday, 15 September | 5:00–7:00 pm | F-Pavilion (Rentzelstraße 36–40, 20146 Hamburg) | Exchange with Manolito Juschkus and Julika Mücke from the DfdK Network Office
Are you working in contemporary circus and want to learn how project funding at BKM Hamburg works? This info evening offers practical tips on the application process, procedures and the upcoming deadline on 15 November – open to both newcomers and funding professionals. More information here: [Info Evening: How to… Project Funding for Contemporary Circus Projects at BKM Hamburg | DfdK]
✔️ On Plants and Spaceships: From Idea to Concept
Wednesday, 16 September | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Online via Zoom | Workshop with Epona Hamdan
How does an idea develop into a concrete concept? Led by Epona Hamdan, this workshop invites participants to develop their own project ideas and create initial concept drafts. More information here: [WORKSHOP: On Plants and Spaceships. From Idea to Concept | DfdK]
✔️ Writing Successful Funding Applications
Wednesday, 23 September | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Kampnagel Administration Building, Meeting Room, 1st Floor (Jarrestraße 20, 22303 Hamburg) | Workshop with Sina Schröppel
Do you want to turn your project idea into a convincing funding application? Together with Sina Schröppel, you will analyse successful examples, explore the perspective of funding juries and receive practical tips and feedback on your own application. More information here: [WORKSHOP: Writing Successful Funding Applications | DfdK]
✔️ Individual Consultations on Application Texts and Budget & Financing Plans
6–8 October | 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Individual consultations on your own application texts and budget and financing plans. Please register with the DfdK Network Office in advance at anmeldung@dfdk.de.
✔️ Online FAQ with the Hamburg Ministry for Culture and Media on Applying for Funding in the Independent Performing Arts
Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Online via Zoom | Exchange with BKM Hamburg and the DfdK Network Office
Planning to submit a funding application for the independent performing arts by 15 November? At this online FAQ, you will get an overview of relevant funding programmes and have the opportunity to ask the responsible representatives your questions about the application process, criteria and eligibility requirements. More information here: [Online FAQ with the Hamburg Ministry for Culture and Media]
✔️ Project Budgeting and Financial Planning: Creating a Solid Budget and Financing Plan for Your Artistic Project
13 October | 2:00–6:00 pm | Kampnagel Administration Building, Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Jarrestraße 20 | Workshop with Julia zur Lippe
Do you want to budget your artistic project realistically and keep track of costs, fees and funding applications? In this workshop with Julia zur Lippe, you will learn step by step what goes into a realistic budget and financing plan and, if desired, receive individual feedback on your own plan afterwards. More information here: [Project Budgeting and Financial Planning]
✔️ Long Day of Application Writing
Tuesday, 10 November | Meeting Room East, 1st Floor, Kampnagel Administration Building, Jarrestraße 20 | 2:00–9:00 pm
Write, exchange ideas and support each other during the final stretch. The Long Day offers space for focused work, exchange and individual consultations.
✔️ Application Support Hotline
9–13 November | 10:00 am–3:00 pm