The Artists’ Contacts funding programme, offered by ifa, supports international exchange between artists and cultural practitioners from Germany, countries in the Global South, and countries in transition.
The programme supports projects that encourage international collaboration, knowledge exchange, cultural dialogue, and long-term partnerships.
- Programme: Artists’ Contacts
- Provider: ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
- Funding Type: Project funding
- Field: Visual arts and cultural exchange
- Eligible Applicants: Artists and cultural practitioners from eligible countries and Germany
- Funding: Travel, accommodation, visa, insurance and daily allowance, depending on the project
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
- Project Period: March–November 2027
Who Can Apply?
The programme supports artists and cultural practitioners working in the visual arts, including:
- Artists
- Curators
- Art educators
- Art theorists
- Architects
- Designers
- Photographers
- Media artists
Applicants can apply for projects involving Germany and eligible countries on the DAC list.
Applications can be submitted from eligible countries for projects in Germany, and from Germany for projects in eligible countries.
What Projects Are Supported?
Funding can support:
- Working visits
- Research trips
- Exhibitions
- Artist-in-residence programmes
- Workshops
- Performances
- Lectures
- Conferences
- Symposia
- Other international cultural exchange projects
Projects that promote diversity, human dignity, democracy, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability are particularly encouraged.
What Does the Funding Cover?
For eligible projects outside Germany, the programme can cover costs such as:
- Flight expenses
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Visa costs
- Overseas health insurance
- Daily food allowance of €28 per day
Travel and care costs for family members are not covered.
For projects in Germany, travel and accommodation costs are funded according to the applicable German Federal Travel Expenses Act.
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be from countries included on the DAC list of developing countries and countries in transition.
This includes many countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and other eligible regions.
Applicants should check the official DAC country list to confirm whether their country is eligible.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official ifa application system.
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Applicants should carefully review the official application guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting their application.
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