Project funding
International Coproduction Fund (IKF)
The International Coproduction Fund (IKF) supports coproductions worldwide that grow out of collaborative and dialogue-based working processes in the fields of music, dance, theatre and performance art. We use this fund to promote innovative productions and international cultural exchange as well as new approaches to intercultural collaboration and networking.
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Conditions of Funding
In particular, we welcome applications for funding from developing and transition countries.
- The projects for which funding is requested must centre on the performing arts (no exclusively film- or exhibition-based projects).
- Calibre of the project
- Standing of the participating artists in their performing arts scene
- Budget showing own/third-party funding and a sound financial plan
- Balanced project partnership, artistic collaboration
- At least one performance outside of Germany and, if possible, in Germany, too
- Project period should not exceed 24 months.
Applications to the International Coproduction Fund must be submitted online in English.
Please note that proof of contact with the respective Goethe-Institut abroad must be provided for the application.
This blank application form provides an overview of the breakdown of the online form: Please read the explanatory notes and run down the checklist before submitting your application After introducing the project idea to the local Goethe-Institut abroad, this form should be completed, signed and submitted with the application:
IKF funding requires collaboration between at least two parties, one of whom must be an artist or ensemble from Germany. Involving third parties and other coproducers is not a prerequisite for coproduction funding, but does improve your chances of obtaining a grant. We deliberately use "coproducer" in a broad sense: what is decisive is that a coproducer should make a substantial contribution to the production.
Contacting the local Goethe-Institut in the applicant's country is an obligatory requirement for submitting a funding application. If there is no Goethe-Institut in the applicant's country, please search for the nearest institute on our website under locations and contact our colleagues there.
Incomplete and late project applications cannot be considered.
For enquiries about pending or previous applications, make sure to give us your application number.
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FAQ
Funded coproductions
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Inclusion
If you have any questions in this regard or need assistance with the application process, feel free to contact us.