Apply for project funding in the field of jazz

• Applications are possible from 03.08.2026 to 14.09.2026 The application deadline ends on 14.09.2026 at 14:00. Online applications must be received by 14:00. After 14:00, submission is no longer possible; transmissions already in progress will then be automatically aborted. • Only one application per applicant is possible • The project has not yet started • The project applied for must be carried out in Berlin • Applicants must be registered with their main residence (Hauptwohnsitz) in Berlin • For legal entities/institutions, the main office must be located in Berlin. • For groups, more than 50% of the group members must be registered with their main residence in Berlin. • For duos, both group members must have their primary residence (Erstwohnsitz) in Berlin. • For non-EU citizens: You may apply if your currently valid residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) or your certificate of right of residence contains an endorsement regarding a work permit (Arbeitserlaubnis). • Double funding/concurrent funding or scholarships The funding project applied for cannot be funded through several funding programmes of the Senatsverwaltung für Kultur und Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt (Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion). This also includes programmes of Initiative Neue Musik e.V. and Musicboard Berlin GmbH. • No enrolment at a Hochschule (university) • At the time of application, during the selection process, and during the funding period, applicants must not be enrolled in a standard degree programme (Regelstudium) or pursuing a doctorate • If studies were only completed a short time ago, the completion must be documented without being asked to do so (please attach the certificate to your CV).

• Application for funding through the Jazz Project Funding (Projektförderung Jazz) You can submit the application and all attachments online only. • Please note that ATTACHMENTS can only be uploaded in the following file formats: XLSX, PDF, JPG, PNG and MP3 • Proof of identity (mandatory attachment) max. 5 MB per file, permitted file formats: PDF, JPG, PNG • Proof of main residence in Berlin (mandatory attachment) max. 5 MB, permitted file formats: PDF, JPG, PNG • Only for non-EU citizens: residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) or certificate of right of residence (mandatory attachment if applicable) max. 5 MB, permitted file formats: PDF, JPG, PNG • Detailed project description (mandatory attachment) max. 8 DIN A4 pages (including cover sheets and/or images) max. 5 MB, permitted file format: PDF • Confirmation from at least one venue (mandatory attachment) Please use the sample venue confirmation form (Musterspielstättenbestätigung) (under "Forms"). max. 5 MB, permitted file format: PDF • Detailed financing plan (mandatory attachment) Please use the sample financing plan (Musterfinanzierungsplan) (under "Forms"). max. 5 MB, permitted file format: XLSX • Artistic curriculum vitae of the artistic director and information on the musicians involved in the project (mandatory attachment) max. 5 MB, permitted file format: PDF • Portfolio of previous artistic work (optional attachment) max. 5 MB, permitted file format: PDF • Audio sample (Hörprobe) (mandatory attachment) max. 6 MB, permitted file format: MP3 • Only for group applications: GbR agreement (partnership under German civil law) (mandatory attachment if applicable) Please upload a copy of your fully signed GbR agreement, or alternatively the completed declaration on the association of artists (Erklärung zum Zusammenschluss von Künstler/-innen). max. 5 MB, permitted file format: PDF • Only for legal entities: extract from the association register/commercial register (Vereins-/Handelsregister) (mandatory attachment if applicable) max. 5 MB, permitted file format: PDF

• Finanzierungsplan (Muster) (financing plan, sample) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/musik/m • Bestätigung Bestätigung mindestens einer Spielstätte (Muster) (confirmation confirmation of at least one venue, sample) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/musik/m • Empfehlungen für Honoraruntergrenzen, Ausstellungshonorare und Lesehonorare (recommendations for minimum fees, exhibition fees and reading fees) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/musik/h • Erklärung zum Zusammenschluss von Künstler*innen (Muster) (declaration on the association of artists, sample) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/downloa

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• Project funding Jazz 2027 (Senatsverwaltung für Kultur, Senate Department for Culture) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/musik/p • Information sheet on project funding Jazz 2027 (Senatsverwaltung für Kultur, Senate Department for Culture) www.berlin.de/sen/kultur/foerderung/foerderprogramme/musik/i • Apply for a Meldebescheinigung (registration certificate) (service) service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/120702/