ifa Funding Programmes

Peace Work – Art – Shelter Programmes – Civil Society

The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen supports exchange and dialogue between cultures through its funding programmes and fellowships. It promotes networking among artists, civil society actors and institutions, and academics, and provides them with places of refuge. With its long-term partnerships, sponsorships and scholarships, ifa contributes to a peaceful and enriching coexistence between people, nations and religions. ifa brings people together.

Workshop of the funding programme CCP in 2018
Workshop of the funding programme CCP in 2018 © Wolfgang Kuhnle
People standing together at an exhibition
People standing together at an exhibition © Victoria Tomaschko
Discussion during the workshop of the CCP grant program in 2017
Discussion during the workshop of the CCP grant program in 2017, Foto: Wolfgang Kuhnle

Funding for Work-Related Stays and Networks in Germany and Abroad

CCP – CrossCulture Programme fellowships offer professionals and institutions in the fields of culture, education, science, art and media an opportunity to broaden their international experience. CCP’s funding helps to build strong civil society networks between Germany and the rest of the world.


+ + + The call for CCP Fellowships 2026 will open in late 2025. + + + 



 + + +  Next application period at the beginning of 2026  + + +


 

Funding for Exhibitions Abroad and Artist Networking Worldwide

In the area of art funding, ifa provides financial support for planned exhibitions abroad and awards grants for art projects and artists worldwide.

 


 + + +  Application deadline 15 July 2025 for projects in 2026   + + + 


 

Civil Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding Worldwide


+ + + Applications at least three months before the start of the project, if possible by 1 October of the previous year + + +


Funding Programmes for German Minorities