Berlin promotes innovative literary projects - apply now!

Berlin promotes innovative literary projects - apply now!

The Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion in Berlin announced the allocation of funds for literary projects and reading series in 2026. [berlin.de] (https://www.berlin.de/sen/kultgz/aktuMitteilungen/2025/Pressemage division.1572976.php) reports that this Initiative represents an important support for innovative presentations of contemporary literature. Not only literary brokers can apply, but also clubs, organizations and authors as well as authors who are based in Berlin

The funding is a maximum of 25,000 euros per project or reading series. An independent jury will decide on the allocation of the funds by the end of January 2026. The names of the jury members are to be published in July 2025 so that the applicants can get an impression from the decision -makers. The information sheet and further details on the tender are already available and an online application form will be provided shortly.

important key data for application

The application period ends on August 5, 2025, whereby the online applications must arrive by 11 a.m. at the latest. In order to ensure the eligibility of the projects, they must not have started yet. Interested parties should note that mostly internal events and anniversary projects are not promoted, such as [Literaturport.de] (https://www.literaturport.de/preise-stipendien/preisdetails/berliner-projektfoerungen-literatur-im-jahrt-2025/)

For the submitted projects, it is crucial that they take place in Berlin between February and December 2026. The jury, consisting of 3-5 members, will decide on the amount of the funding and the number of projects funded. All applicants will be informed in writing about the jury voting by January 2025.

A wide range of funding opportunities in the field of literature

The Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion also offers further funding programs in the field of literature. These include scholarships and project funding that targeted literary projects with interdisciplinary or target group -oriented approaches. According to Kreativkultur.Berlin, literature magazines can also be promoted.

The funding can include both the resources and material funds for project implementation and public relations. In addition, there are numerous scholarships that are aimed at different target groups, including German and non-German-speaking writers as well as comic artists. The maximum funding amount for projects remains constant at 25,000 euros.

Overall, the Berlin project funding offers valuable support for the literary scene by promoting innovative and creative approaches to impart literature. The possibility of applying to up to 25,000 euros should be an incentive for many creative actors to put their ideas into practice.