Artist Funding
Program DescriptionApplication Form
The artist funding program of Initiative Musik is aimed at solo artists and bands who wish to establish a presence in the German and international music markets. Possible areas of support include composition and conception, production and recording, sound carrier production, videos and content production, promotion and marketing, and touring.
A diverse jury of twelve artists and experts from the music industry will decide on the project applications submitted. The jury members are appointed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media and the shareholders of Initiative Musik.
PLEASE NOTE:
German is the mandatory language for applications.
We also offer answers to frequently asked questions in German.
The technical issues with our application portal have been resolved. Due to the technical issue, the deadline for the current application phase of the artist funding program (75th funding round) has been extended to Friday, 9 October 2026, 10:00 a.m.
New deadline
11 September – 9 October 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Dates
73. funding round
73. funding round
Antragsphase
10.4. - 30.4.2026
Project period
19.6.2026 - 18.6.2027
74. funding round
74. funding round
Antragsphase
26.6. - 17.7.2026
Project period
4.9.2026 - 3.9.2027
75. funding round
75. funding round
Antragsphase
11.9. - 2.10.2026
Project period
20.11.2026 - 19.11.2027
Contact
Tuesday: 10 – 12am
Wednesday: 2 – 4pm
Thursday: 10 – 12am
030 531 475 45 30
artists@initiative-musik.de
We are also happy to provide advice in English or Spanish. Please note that applications must be submitted in German.