SAPA Tool – Greenstage

The SAPA Tool is a dialogue-based self-assessment instrument designed to promote sustainable development in cultural institutions.

The Sustainability Assessment for the Performing Arts (SAPA) tool was developed by the Wuppertal Institute in a co-creative process together with European partner organisations as part of the EU project ‘Greenstage’.

The SAPA tool supports the integration of all dimensions of sustainability into the organisational structures and processes of the performing arts. The aim is to raise awareness of transformation processes among employees and other members of the organisation and to motivate them to actively participate in shaping sustainable production methods.

The programme promotes the use of the SAPA tool, i.e. it covers costs incurred by introducing the tool, such as consulting services, freelance staff or costs associated with workshops.

Organisers, artists, institutions and initiatives in the performing arts from the member cities of the NRWKS are eligible to apply.

Information on funding

What is funded under the programme?

Funding for costs incurred when using the SAPA tool (consulting services, freelancers or costs related to workshops)

Detailed information about the SAPA tool can be found at greenstage.eu under the menu item ‘Tools’.

Who can apply?

Organisers, artists, institutions and initiatives in the performing arts from the member cities of the NRWKS

Is there a deadline for applications?

No application deadline

Applications can be submitted throughout the year as long as funding is available.

What is the funding amount?

Max. 2.000 euros.

What funding conditions must be met?

Content-related reference to the funding programme ‘SAPA Tool – Greenstage ’

Location in one of the member cities of the NRWKS

How do I apply for funding?

Applications may be submitted exclusively via the NRWKS funding portal.

Here you can find more information on the funding procedure.