With the Artists' Contacts programme, the ifa supports the international cooperation of cultural actors. Artists and cultural practitioners from Germany and from transformation or developing countries receive valuable support for projects in contemporary visual arts, architecture, photography, media art and design. Applicants thereby receive the chance to network internationally and to advance the intercultural discourse between Germany and the global South.

  
There are two deadlines for funding rounds in 2024! Application deadlines:

  
* **31 January 2024 for projects from June 2024**
* **15 August 2024 for projects from January 2025**

  
The date of postmark is applicable. Applications sent after the filing deadline will not be considered. All applicants will receive written confirmation or rejection within about three months of the submission of their application. Recourse to legal action is out of question. If funding is granted to the applicant, ifa will reimburse all applicable and recoverable costs upon receiving the original invoices.

Financial contributions are made for:

  
* Travel and subsistence expenses, such as flight, travel and accommodation costs as well as credit card fees and per diem costs according to the Bundesreisekostengesetz (BRKG).

  
* Travel and work stays from transition and developing countries to or in Germany, e.g. Exhibitions, performances, artist-in-residence programs, workshops, preparatory and research trips, international events such as symposia, conferences and lectures.

  
* German cultural workers or cultural workers who have been living in Germany for at least five years can apply for travel and work stays years within or into transition and developing countries for holding events such as performances, artist-in-residence programs, workshops, preparatory or research trips, international events such as symposia, conferences or lectures.

  
* Cultural workers who come from a transition or developing country can also apply for travel costs for exhibitions in Germany.

  
* If a public exhibition is the focus of artist-in-residence stays abroad, an application can be made to implement the exhibition funding programme.

Artists' Contacts Funding Program

**Supporting Contemporary Artists Abroad**

  
ifa understands contemporary art as an important medium for intercultural dialogue.

The exhibition funding programme supports German artists and artists who have resided in Germany for a minimum of five years to exhibit their work internationally in non-commercial museums, galleries and institutions.

  
Twice a year, they have the opportunity to apply for a specific exhibition project abroad. 

  
Grants for travel and accommodation expenses, art transport and rental expenses for technical equipment incurred for the realization of the exhibition can be covered within the framework of the funding program, provided that an application is submitted within the submission deadlines and a positive decision is made.

  
For applications to biennials or group exhibitions, an overall application of all German and German-based artists is recommended.

  
There are two deadlines in 2024:

* **31 January 2024 for projects from June 2024**
* **15 August 2024 for projects from January 2025.**

Grants can be applied for expenses in the areas of travel and accommodation, transport of the artworks, as well as the rental of technical equipment. You can also apply for a daily allowance for food and drink. If you receive funding, you may be approved for a daily allowance of up to a maximum of 14 days. Additional funding is available for materials, printing, and production costs.

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