Musicboard Berlin · Karrieresprungbrett
Berlin project funding with real conditions attached: at least half the participants must be female, non-binary or queer, and at least half the events barrier-free.
Project funding for Berlin-based musicians whose work advances their career. The November round funds projects taking place in 2027. There is no published upper limit, and past awards have typically run between €5,000 and €25,000.
Deadlines
| Tier | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Next round | 1 November 2026, 6.00pm | Free to apply |
| Following round | 1 April 2027, 6.00pm | Free to apply |
The rules that matter
- The 1 November 2026 round is for projects taking place in 2027.
- The total project budget must be at least €5,000.
- Applicants must be Berlin-based.
- At least 50 per cent female, non-binary or queer participation is required, and at least 50 per cent barrier-free events.
- The jury decides roughly six weeks after the deadline.
Do not be misled by the page header
The programme page shows "last application deadline 1.4.2026" at the top. That refers to the most recent past round, not the next one. The deadlines are fixed annually at 1 April and 1 November.
Checked against musicboard-berlin.de on 11 September 2026. Deadlines and fees change without notice, so confirm on the organiser's own page before paying. Found something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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