31 December, 2025
The International Coproduction Fund (IKF) supports coproductions worldwide that grow out of collaborative and dialogue-based working processes in the fields of music, dance, theatre and performance art. We use this fund to promote innovative productions and international cultural exchange as well as new approaches to intercultural collaboration and networking.
Professional performing artists, ensembles and initiatives in Germany and non-German-speaking countries in the fields of theatre, dance, music and performance art with insufficient means of their own to realize an international coproduction.
In particular, we welcome applications for funding from developing and transition countries.
The IKF provides funding for international coproductions that are likely to be of high artistic calibre and to have some impact on the respective arts scene. Hybrid and interdisciplinary formats and the use of digital media may be important elements of these coproductions. Collective artistic development of the project is a prerequisite, which is the reason why we don’t provide funding for projects that involve nothing but guest performances, tours or appearances at festivals.
Applications to the International Coproduction Fund must be submitted online in English.
New to the Application Process: For 2024, it is possible to submit applications throughout the year.
The application portal will be opened on 02 January and it is possible to submit applications until 01 September 2024 at 23:59h (CET - time in Germany).
Funding will be available for projects that start in 2024 and have a project duration of a maximum of 24 months. Please note that your project application must be submitted at least three months before the start of the project.
