Cultural funding in NRW compact: introduction and overview

Cultural promotion in NRW
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Many cultural projects start with a good idea - but the path to suitable funding is often confusing. This event offers a compact introduction to the basics of cultural funding and an overview of central funding opportunities in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Participants will learn about different types of funding - from municipal and regional programmes to state-wide offers. A special focus is placed on the RKP - Regional Culture Programme NRW: The objectives of the programme, its classification in the funding landscape and the question of which project ideas it is particularly suitable for are presented.
In addition, the event provides an overview of the basic requirements and typical processes for funding applications. The format is designed as an introduction and offers space for questions of understanding as well as initial thoughts on your own project idea.

Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 2.15 pm to 4.45 pm

Location: Künstler*dorf Schöppingen | Feuerstiege 6, Schöppingen

Further information

Target group

The event is aimed at cultural players from all sectors who would like to gain an initial overview of the funding landscape in NRW and make targeted use of funding opportunities for their projects.

Speakers

The speakers from Kulturbüro Münsterland, Andre Sebastian and Laura Säumenicht, have many years of experience in cultural funding and have built up in-depth expertise in this area. In addition to their advisory, qualifying and networking activities, they also realise their own cultural projects and regularly apply for funding.

Fee

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required as the number of participants is limited.

Registration deadline

10 March 2026

Information on accessibility

The event rooms are steplessly accessible. The main entrance has an automatic door opening and, like the toilets, is barrier-free in accordance with DIN 18040-1.

Information on how to get there

The Künstler*dorf can be reached by car via the A31 motorway (exit Heek). A public and free car park can be reached via the navigation to Feuerstiege 3, 48624 Schöppingen. The car park has two barrier-free parking spaces and is connected to the Künstler*dorf buildings without steps.

The Künstler*dorf can be reached by train via the nearby Münster (Westf.) and Ahaus railway stations. From these two locations, there is a direct bus connection to Schöppingen with the express bus line S70/S71 to the Altes Rathaus stop in Schöppingen. This is followed by a short, step-free walk (3 minutes) to Feuerstiege 6.

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Your contact person

Andre Sebastian
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Andre Sebastian
Head of Münsterland Cultural Office
Art & Culture Foundation
Cultural Academy

0049 2571 94 93 23

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