Cooperated Projects

Funding programme for networked activities in the member cities

In addition to funding within the framework of sector-specific programmes, the NRW KULTURsekretariat supports cross-city projects as an inter-municipal cooperation institution.

Regardless of the genre, promising events and projects that are jointly supported by at least two member cities or their publicly funded institutions are funded.

In order to meet the increasing demand for this programme, funding has been continuously increased in recent years. Organisers, artists, institutions and initiatives from the member cities of the NRWKS are eligible to apply.

Individual ‘Cooperated Projects’ can be the start of the long-term and sustainable further development of successful programme approaches. Sometimes, lasting and growing networks are created that can develop into independent NRWKS funding programmes, as was the case with ‘Soundtrips NRW’, the digital portal ‘TANZweb NRW’ or the ‘Literarischer Sommer/Literaire Zomer’ festival. These programmes were spun off from the ‘Cooperated Projects’ after successful funding years and have since been provided with additional funding as independent funding programmes.

Current maximum funding amount: 15,000 euros

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Notes for applicants

WHAT IS FUNDED UNDER THE PROGRAMME?

Funding is provided for projects, independent of genre, that take place in at least two member cities of the NRWKS and are also funded by them.

Who can apply?

Organisers, artists, institutions and initiatives from NRWKS member cities. For digital formats, the artist's place of work must be in a member city.

IS THERE AN APPLICATION DEADLINE?

There are no application deadlines. Applications can be submitted all year round. However, if possible, these should be submitted to the NRWKS six weeks before the planned start of the project.

WHAT IS THE FUNDING AMOUNT?

The maximum funding amount is usually 15.000 euros.

At least two member cities or cultural institutions significantly financed by two member cities must make a financial contribution. This contribution is in the ratio of 1:3 to the funding of the NRWKS. The calculation can be made as follows: The financial contribution of the municipalities and the funding of the NRWKS add up to 100%. The funding of the NRWKS can therefore be up to 75%, while the financing contribution of the cities must be at least 25%.

WHICH FUNDING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET?

The project must fit into the NRWKS funding programme "Cooperative Projects" and be located in one of the NRWKS member cities.

In addition, the project must be open to the public, unless it is a conceptual project.

The project must not have been started by the time the NRWKS receives the application by post. This includes public relations work, conclusion of contracts, awarding of contracts and payments.

Funding for parties and organisations that pursue a profit-making objective is not envisaged.

The participating municipalities or their publicly funded institutions must jointly support the project financially. This must be proven by letters of approval or similar from the municipality or the cooperation partner.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR FUNDING?

Applications must be submitted via the NRWKS funding portal.

An additional cost and financing plan must be uploaded to the funding portal for all projects with a total volume of more than 5,000 euros.

The application must also be sent by post.

Click here for more information on the funding procedure.