Production-independent funding in the field of dance

Only two files can be uploaded in the online procedure (3-year concept with a project description for the first year and a 3-year rough calculation with a meaningful calculation for the first year).
If you would like to add further information to the application, this is only possible in the project description.

No; once your application has been submitted, it can no longer be amended.
In the event of a positive funding decision, changes are possible during the realisation of the project. These must be notified in writing to the Cultural Department, Dept. 5.

1. Rooms
1.1. rehearsal room:
With regard to the objective, the use of a rehearsal room should be explained / justified in more detail in the application.

Rental expenses incurred due to the permanent rental of a rehearsal room cannot be subsidised in full as part of production-independent funding. Investments in these rooms (installation of technology, dance floor, etc.) cannot be subsidised under this funding either.

If a rehearsal room is rented on a permanent basis, a grant of up to EUR 200 per month (for the period of actual rental) can be awarded (max. EUR 2,400 per year). This lump sum was determined on the basis of rental subsidies in other sectors.

The monthly subsidy is reduced to the actual rent if this is less than EUR 200 per month. In the case of a needs-based, non-permanent rental, the actual expenses can be covered; a corresponding justification for the use must be submitted, especially if the project-related rental costs more than 2,400 euros per year.

Billing:
Billing is carried out by submitting a copy of the rental agreement or copies of invoices (on request also with proof of payment). The actual utilisation (e.g. periods of use) must be included in the factual report.

1.2. workroom / office / workplace:
With regard to the objective, the use of a workroom/office/workplace should be explained/justified in more detail in the application.

The rental expenses and ancillary costs for a permanently rented office space cannot be subsidised in full, but only on a pro rata basis. The initial furnishing of an office cannot be subsidised.
A subsidy of up to 200 euros per month can be granted for proven rental.
The monthly subsidy is reduced to the actual rent if this is less than EUR 200 per month (e.g. workplace).

Rental expenses for office space / workplaces / rooms in flats cannot be covered (not even pro rata of the rental expenses).

Accounting:
Settlement is made by submitting a copy of the rental agreement or copies of invoices (on request also with proof of payment). The actual utilisation (e.g. periods, activities) must be shown in the factual report.

1.3. storage space:
With appropriate justification (presentation of the necessity for achieving the objective), rental expenses for a warehouse can be recognised. A delimitation is required for other storage facilities (not related to the objective).
The size of the warehouse and the benefit of permanent rental must be justified. The storage costs must be in proportion to the benefit.
Expenses that extend beyond the funding period (2025-2027) cannot be recognised by the Department of Culture.

Accounting:
Billing is carried out by submitting a copy of the rental agreement or copies of invoices. The actual use (e.g. what was stored?) must be included in the factual report.

2. Production management / fees for administrative activities / tour management / acquisition of third-party funding

It is not possible to subsidise monthly lump sums, but actual services provided by third parties (can be documented by invoice). The required services / activities (with number of hours and hourly wage) must be described in the application.
Billing:
The invoices must show the services / activities as well as the time of performance, the hourly wage and the number of hours. The success/benefit of production management should be presented in the factual report with regard to the individual objectives and the actual achievement of objectives.

3. Networking and professionalisation

3.1. travel expenses (e.g. festival visits):
Travel expenses must be specified in writing in the application (but at the latest before the grant is paid out):
Reason for the trip, expected benefit, justification for the duration of the trip (for trips lasting several days),
Justification for the number of travellers (in the case of several travellers), justification for the means of transport (economical, economical, environmentally conscious)

Actual travel costs, accommodation costs, participation fees and, if applicable, daily allowances (in accordance with the Bavarian Travel Expenses Act) can be recognised. Fees for travel cannot be recognised. The calculation of recognisable travel expenses is based on the regulations of the Bavarian Travel Expenses Act.
http://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayRKG
Accounting:
Travel expenses must be supported by copies of invoices (with the exception of daily allowances).
The benefits / success must be presented in the factual report.

3.2. establishing networks
No monthly lump sums can be recognised. The required services / activities (with number of hours and hourly rate) must be described in the application. This applies both to artists' fees and those of third parties.
Accounting:
These expenses must be evidenced by copies of invoices or lists of activities and the benefits / success must be explained in the factual report.

3.3. further training, workshops
These measures must be explained in more detail in the application (in relation to the expected benefit/individual objective) and the expenditure must be itemised accordingly.
In the case of fees: No monthly lump sums can be recognised. The required services / activities (with number of hours and hourly rate) must be described in the application. This applies both to artists' fees and to services provided by third parties.
Accounting:
These expenses must be substantiated by copies of invoices or activity lists and the benefits / success must be explained in the factual report.

4. Marketing, public relations, audience development
This includes in particular the creation, revision and translation of websites, the creation and revision of advertising material and the associated printing costs etc.
Ongoing expenditure for website maintenance and hosting fees cannot be recognised.
Accounting:
The actual expenditure must be verified by means of copies of invoices and the benefit / success must be explained in the factual report.

5. Technology purchases
Technology purchases can be subsidised if they involve special technology and not basic equipment (such as a work laptop) within the scope of the objective.
The need for the technology must be justified in detail.

6. Project costs
Project costs (not production costs) can be subsidised as part of non-production-related funding. However, these measures must be explained in more detail in the application (in relation to the expected benefit/individual objective) and itemised accordingly.

In the case of fees, the following should be noted:
As this is a production-independent grant, no fees can be recognised for the creation of concepts etc. that are set on the basis of preparations for productions and project applications. Fees can therefore only be recognised if they relate to a specific objective and in the context of projects / measures that support the achievement of the objective. Third-party services (see above) can also be recognised on a fee basis (invoice).
However, no monthly lump sums can be recognised. The required services / activities (with the respective number of hours and hourly wages) must be described in the application. This applies both to artists' fees and those of third parties.
Accounting:
The actual expenditure must be substantiated by means of copies of invoices or lists of activities and the benefits / success must be explained in the factual report.

Non-eligible expenses (exemplary list):

• permanent expenses such as memberships, basic fees (telephone, website, etc.), account management fees, tax advice
  Fees for artists / artist groups without a specific project
• Basic equipment (work equipment etc.)
• Living expenses (or daily necessities)
  

You can also apply as an individual artist.