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Revival Funding

Artistic works need a perspective beyond the premiere. Funding for revivals ensures that productions are approached in a way that conserves resources through repeat performances, adaptations and guest performances spanning several federal states. With revival funding, the Fonds Darstellende Künste therefore provides artists/groups with the time and space for the revival and the further development or revision of productions previously funded by the Fonds Darstellende Künste that have already had their premiere.

What is funded?

Revival funding is intended for the revival and, if necessary, artistic or formal reworking of existing successful and promising productions of the independent performing arts that have already had a premiere.

The production intended for revival must have previously been funded in one of the following programs of the Fonds Darstellende Künste: production funding (from 2023 onwards), concept funding.

The productions being applied for revival must be performed at least twice within the framework of the funding.

The call for proposals is subject to the approval of the funds allocated in the 2026 budget by the Bundestag by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Who can apply?

Artists/groups, ensembles, collectives and projects of all disciplines and genres of the independent performing arts based and working in Germany who have been producing professionally for many years (at least 2 years) and who can present visual documentation of the production intended for revival (complete video recording).

How much can be applied for?

The amount that can be applied for to the Fonds is a minimum of €10,000 and a maximum of €25,000.

Co-financing from public funds (federal states and/or local authorities) amounting to at least 50% of the application amount must be provided at the time of application.

Application and funding deadlines

Applications to the Fonds Darstellende Künste can only be submitted online.

Application deadline(s):

The possible project period for approved projects begins with the positive funding approval (expected May 15, 2026) and ends on July 31, 2027, for projects submitted by the application deadline on March 9, 2026.

Complete proof of use must be submitted within two months of the end of the approval period, but no later than September 30, 2027.

For all further information, please read the regulations before submitting your application or before calling the office of the Fonds Darstellende Künste for advice. The FAQs provide further assistance. We strive to make the application process accessible and barrier-free. Please contact beratung@fonds-daku.de to arrange individual advice.

Forms

All the important documents are available in the Forms section.

Jury

The board of trustees of the Fonds Darstellende Künste makes the decision on the awarding of the revival funding. An overview of the members of the board of trustees can be found here.