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The Free State of Bavaria awards grants for projects in the field of non-state museums via the State Office for Non-State Museums.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
museums supported by the State Agency include institutions maintained by local authorities, i.e. districts, counties, towns and municipalities, but also by public institutions such as religious communities or public law institutions and foundations. In addition, private-law forms of sponsorship also play an important role for non-state museums: these include, in particular, museums run by associations, foundations, companies and private individuals, provided they are regularly open to the public.
State grants to non-state museums in Bavaria can be awarded by the State Agency for the following purposes
, among others:The grants are awarded as project funding by way of pro rata financing for investment measures that are of lasting benefit to the museum. Particular importance is attached to measures to implement inclusion. Expenditure for ongoing operations or for special and temporary exhibitions will not be funded. Structural measures, the installation of building services and security equipment in the museum building are also not eligible for funding.
The grant is provided as proportional funding in relation to the total eligible costs. The amount of funding depends on the technical necessity of the measure and the neediness of the applicant.
The significance and urgency of the project are decisive for the allocation of funding.
There is no legal entitlement to funding. Funding is granted in accordance with the budget funds available.
The prerequisites for funding a measure within the framework of the available budget funds are
Grants may only be approved for projects that have not yet been started. However, in justified exceptional cases, it is possible to approve an early start to the project upon application.
The complete application documents must be submitted in writing to the Landesstelle für die nichtstaatlichen Museen in Bayern. Before submitting an application, it is recommended that you contact the responsible consultant at an early stage.
Grant applications must be submitted to the state office before June 30 of the current year.
The Free State of Bavaria promotes projects and investments in the arts.