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International Cultural Exchange

Professional cultural workers living in Hamburg and Hamburg cultural institutions can apply for funding for their international projects.

Detailed description

The “International Cultural Exchange” department of the Ministry of Culture and Media supports artistic exchange projects between Hamburg and abroad, in the implementation of which there is considerable cultural policy interest.


The authority wants to enable Hamburg's cultural and creative scene to present itself and network internationally. In particular, projects by Hamburg's cultural workers abroad and projects by international cultural workers in Hamburg are supported.


The authority supports projects in the field of international cultural exchange within the framework of available resources.


Applicants can submit their applications throughout the year - up to two months before the start of the project.


Before you submit an application, it is a good idea to contact the relevant speaker by phone and present your project or idea. It is often possible to clarify in advance whether an application makes sense at this point in time and, if so, in what form. So take the opportunity to talk!

 

Information

Prerequisites

Applicants must be professional cultural workers living in Hamburg or Hamburg cultural institutions.

Documents required

First call or email with a rough, informal project description

Please note

Referral advice on the following topics: Yu Garden Chinese Teahouse, cultural exchange with twin cities

Deadlines

The application should be received by the relevant department two months before the planned project will incur costs. This can be done throughout the year.

Procedure

- Call or email the responsible department for international cultural exchange with a rough description of your project, clarification of basic eligibility


- If eligible, send a project description and a financial calculation


- Decision on funding by the department


- If the decision is positive, processing of the formal application (online application) and subsequent grant notification


- Return of the funds request to the department, then payment of the funds


Following the project, preparation of a use report

Processing time

Duration: 4 weeks to 8 weeks


May vary depending on the project

Fees

for free

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Last updated: 06.02.2026