The application is the basis for the funding decision.
This should plausibly present all key data, relevant information and cost and financing plans.
What and who we support
- Projects in all cultural fields: visual arts, theater, dance, music, film, literature and regional studies as well as for projects in museums and in the preservation of archives and monuments
- Cultural network and lighthouse projects in and for Westphalia-Lippe
- Project funding generally from 10,000 euros
- As a rule, deficit financing
- Legal entities
- whose registered office is in Westphalia-Lippe or which carry out projects in or for Westphalia-Lippe,
- that have proof of non-profit status (e.g. associations, foundations, gGmbHs, gUG)
What and who we do NOT support
- investment measures as well as construction, refurbishment and renovation measures
- Purchases
- Pure publication projects
- Generally no institutional funding
- No awarding of scholarships
- Private individuals
- commercially oriented projects
Application documents
The complete application includes
- Application form
- Cost and financing plan
- attachments such as a detailed project description, timetable or similar, if applicable
- current notice from the tax office on the recognition or continuation of non-profit status
Cost and financing plan
- Comparison of all expected income and expenditure, showing the shortfall (= requested amount)
- List of all items and their costs (estimated value) arising from the implementation of the project
- List of all own contributions and resources, expected income from the project (e.g. admission revenue) and other third-party funding (intended, applied for and approved)
Fee floors
If freelance artists are involved in a project, since March 2025 they must be paid at least according to the lower fee limits.
The following calculation models can be used as a basis for calculating appropriate fees for professional artists(see definition of the German Cultural Council):
By signing the application form (as of March 2025) those responsible for the project assure that they will remunerate professional freelance artists appropriately, that they will use one of the current guidelines on lower fee limits and that they will make the basis for calculating the fee transparent in the cost and financing plan.
Deadlines and submission
Submission
- by e-mail (preferably)
- by post (the postmark is valid)
A confirmation of receipt is not automated and is usually sent promptly by e-mail.
Contacts, downloads and FAQ
- Förderschwerpunkt "1250 Jahre Westfalen"
- corinna.grundmann@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-7658
- Allgemeines Stiftungsgeschäft & Projektberatung
- jonas.koch@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-5084
- Social Media
- lina.kumpmann@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-7591
- Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
- anja.tomasoni@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-6929
FAQ: Can I start the project before the funding decision?
No. This so-called early start of measures is generally not possible.
FAQ: Will I receive information during the decision-making process?
No. No information about the possible funding decision will be provided between the application and the decision of the Board of Trustees.
FAQ: Do I have to enclose proof of non-profit status with my application?
The application must clearly state that the project-supporting institution has a certificate of non-profit status or has applied for one (e.g. in the case of an association being founded). Proof is mandatory at the latest when the funding agreement is concluded.
FAQ: Can I submit an application as a municipal institution even if I do not have proof of non-profit status?
Yes, provided the project sponsor certifies that the project is not carried out as a commercial enterprise (BgA).
