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.
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.
Regulations
The regulations form the basis for the formal completeness of the application and contain information on application requirements, formal exclusion criteria, and the cost and financing plan, as well as a list of the documents to be submitted. They should be read carefully before submitting an application. Failure to comply with the criteria set out in the regulations may result in an application being rejected on formal grounds and not being forwarded to the jury.
Application and funding deadlines
Applications to the Fonds Darstellende Künste can only be submitted online.
Application deadline(s):
- 12 October 2026
The possible project period for approved projects begins with the positive funding approval and ends on September 30, 2027, for projects submitted by the application deadline on October 12, 2026.
Complete proof of use must be submitted within one month of the end of the approval period or by October 31, 2027, at the latest.
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
The Fonds Darstellende Künste provides templates for the cost and financing plans to be submitted, which must be used for the application. These and other 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.