Financing Available for Cultural Ventures: Wiesbaden distributes casino revenues for artistic ventures
Wiesbaden, a city known for its rich cultural scene, has announced the opening of the second round of funding applications for gaming projects in 2023. This funding is aimed at supporting cultural institutions and schools within the city.
The deadline for submitting applications for the second round of funding from the Spielbank Wiesbaden is April 6. Applications for creative projects at schools in Wiesbaden for the academic year 2025/2026 can also be submitted now.
The city's culture department or culture office will propose applications for school, culture, and city partnerships for the funding of creative projects at schools in Wiesbaden. The funding categories for school projects include theater, music, and media.
Funding will be provided for one-time projects and purchases. Those who are successful in their application will receive a grant from the gaming revenue fund. The culture office is also opening a second round for funding applications from Tronc funds for technical equipment, publications, and special projects that have not yet begun (until the end of August).
Projects must not have begun or been commissioned and should not incur follow-up costs. Applications for creative projects at schools in Wiesbaden should be submitted jointly by cultural creators and teaching staff.
For those seeking funding for gaming projects, it is recommended to check Wiesbaden’s official cultural funding website or Hesse’s cultural ministry for calls for proposals related to cultural or digital creative projects. The application process typically involves submitting a detailed application with a description of the gaming project or purchase, including artistic or cultural impact, target audience, timeline, and expected costs.
While the precise gaming funds specific to Wiesbaden may not be explicitly listed in the search results, cultural funding for creative projects in Germany typically falls under municipal cultural budgets or state-funded programs for creative industries and digital culture.
For more targeted support, you can consult the Wiesbaden cultural office (Kulturamt Wiesbaden), which often administers such grants. Additionally, look for programs supporting digital media, cultural innovation, or games as part of the creative industry funding. Explore funding from regional funds in Hesse or from enterprise-support programs if the project has a tech or startup component.
Applications for the second round of funding can be submitted via the platform kulturfoerderantraege-wiesbaden.fund.garden. Applicants should register by September 15 and submit their application in the program "General Project Funding". Supported projects include new event technology, operating equipment, publications, and special projects.
For more detailed guidance on application procedures for gaming-related cultural funding, visit Wiesbaden’s official city website or contact their cultural office directly.
In addition to gaming projects, the city of Wiesbaden also offers funding for creative projects in lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and travel. The deadline for submitting applications for these projects is April 6, and applications for the academic year 2025/2026 can be submitted now. For more targeted support, one can consult the Wiesbaden cultural office or look for programs supporting these creative industries as part of their funding initiatives.
