Applications can be submitted again starting now

Next Steps is entering the next round! The application portal for the third call for proposals for funding lines A and B is now open. Applications can be submitted until 30 June 2026, 6pm.
 
With Next Steps, we support dance professionals at all stages of their artistic careers who are based or reside in Hesse.
 
Eligible to apply are:
– professional individual artists
– ensembles, collectives, graduates
– festivals, venues, universities
– production centers/offices, cooperation networks
 
A funding volume of up to 850,000 euros is available for the third call for proposals.
Funding Line A supports smaller, one-year projects with a funding volume of at least 5,000 euros and up to 25,000 euros.
Funding Line B is aimed at larger, two-year projects and initiatives with funding of up to 50,000 euros per year, i.e. up to 100,000 euros per project.

Online information sessions on how to apply will be held on the following dates:
 
22 April, 10am–11am
4 May, 3pm–4pm (in English)
21 May, 1pm–2pm
2 June, 3pm–4pm
12 June, 10am–11am

Zoom Link
Further information about the call for applications can be found at the following links:

Funding Principles
Funding
FAQs