Financial uncertainty for cultural projects in Berlin until the end of 2024

alarm level red for cultural workers!

The district councilor Marco Brauchmann has black and white: The Senate Department for Finance shocked the districts! In a dramatic circular it was announced that no benefits for the financial year 2025 will be approved by November 30, 2024. This means that money for creative projects is left behind for the time being! How should you still plan there?

The consequences are devastating. Projects that rely on public grants can no longer be continued smoothly. Above all, new initiatives that were intended for the beginning of next year threaten to fall into the water. that could make cultural life in the region sensitive!

support areas affected - a look at the dark side

The areas affected by this abrupt decision include numerous funding programs that are of the utmost importance for the cultural scene. Here is an overview of the projects that are now in danger:

• Promotion of cultural projects (decentralized cultural work)
• Institutional theater promotion
• Kia program
• Berlin project fund for cultural education (funding column 3)
• Berlin author reading fund
• decentralized cultural institutions
• BRSD-Draussenstadt

Despite the unfortunate circumstances, applications are still accepted and processed, but the problem remains: the notices cannot be sent for the time being. This leaves many cultural workers in the uncertain. Waiting for money - this is not a condition that the creative wishes.

While the past is not affected by approved, uncertainty about the future is tangible. artists, theater makers and cultural institutions are now faced with the question: What comes next? The cultural backbone of the region now urgently needs support and a clear perspective!