The matchfunding programme launched in 2017 is considered an exemplary funding model for successful cultural federalism in all art forms. The aim of the excellence funding programme is to sustainably strengthen the art form of dance both artistically and structurally. Developed in close coordination between the federal, state and local authorities, TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund enables long-term collaborations and innovative development concepts that benefit dance professionals throughout Germany. The multi-year funding is aimed at artists, ensembles, production structures and networks and provides them with medium-term planning security. More about the funding criteria.
TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund is implemented jointly by the non-profit cultural organisation Bureau Ritter (funding fund) and the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland (cultural policy dialogue), with the advice of a board of trustees comprising representatives of the Association of German Cities, the Conference of Culture Ministers, the federal government and the dance scene. More
Evaluations have confirmed the extraordinary effectiveness and reach of the funding programme in every respect.
With the passing of the 2024 budget resolution, the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media has committed to fund the continuation of TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund with an additional 5.625 million euros. This means that there will be two more calls for proposals in the period from 2025 to 2030. Information about the deadlines.
The necessary templates and forms are available for download. Further information on funding principles.
In two infosessions 4 April from 11:00 to 12:00 and on 28 April from 16:00 to 17:00 we will provide information about the funding programme, the funding areas and the application procedure.
To the registration for 28 April (ENG).
Reduction of access barriers
In order to reduce existing barriers in the application process, applicants with physical, sensory, cognitive or mental disabilities can contact Bureau Ritter to find out about the possibilities of support in the application process: Tel. +49 (0)30 40 20 33 22 1 / Tel. +49 (0)30 40 20 33 22 2 / tanzpakt@bureau-ritter.de
Online plattform for new funding round is online
Read the spring newsletter HERE.
Save the Date: Conference in Saxony on 3 June
TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund makes a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the German dance scene by creating a framework for long-term structures and stimuli – Evaluation
TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund at “VOICES OF DANCE“: The new series of the podcast of the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland presents some of the funded projects. Listen to it.
Bea Kießlinger has passed away
