Call for applications: Goethe-Institut travel grant to Germany

The call is open to both amateur and professional musicians who will perform in Germany. 

“Applicants have no legal entitlement to funding,” the cultural organisation said. “Any funds we provide are a voluntary contribution to projects that are closely in line with the objectives of the German Federal Government's foreign cultural and educational policies.”

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a high level of musicianship and must consider the following:

• The cultural significance of the project.
• The centrality of the artistic exchange to the project.
• The coherent programme and schedule.

The following projects are ineligible for funding:

• Music projects mainly for fundraising purposes.
• Brief or weekend trips as well as travel mostly for touristic purposes.
• Folklore events.
• Projects aimed at spreading partisan, religious or ideological views.

Requirements

Applicants should submit the following:

• A completed application form, which is available here.
• A detailed project description.
• Link to a recent audio recording.
• A brief history of the foreign ensemble.
• A detailed timetable and schedule.
• An invitation extended by the applicant to the foreign ensemble.
• Two quotes either from two independent tour operators or from an online price comparison portal.
• A numbered list of participants, indicating each participant's role, date of birth and place of residence.

Deadline

• All applications must be submitted at least six months before the planned start of the project.

For more information, send an email to nachwuchs@goethe.de.

Download the list of eligible countries below.

View the original call here.