Grant opportunity
Martin Roth-Initiative Temporary Relocation Programme 2026
Temporary relocation support enabling at-risk artists and cultural actors to live and continue their work safely with a host organisation in Germany.
- Funder
- Martin Roth-Initiative
- Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026
- Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
- Award
- Monthly stipend, relocation support and resources for artistic or cultural work
- Applicant
- At-risk artists and cultural actors applying jointly with an eligible cultural host organisation in Germany.
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- Germany / Global
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Programme Line 1 supports tandem applications from threatened artists or cultural actors and German cultural host organisations.
Who can apply
Artists must face restrictions or threats connected to their work and apply jointly with a qualified host organisation in Germany.
What it supports
- Temporary safe relocation to Germany.
- Continuation of artistic or cultural work.
- Joint planning by the artist and host organisation.
Funding and duration
- Funding includes a monthly stipend.
- Resources are available for relocation and artistic or cultural work under programme rules.
Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026
Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
How to apply
Request platform access, complete both the artist and host applications, and submit digitally by 11 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Martin Roth-Initiative invites at-risk artists and cultural actors to develop a temporary relocation application with a German host organisation. The programme is protective but is not an emergency evacuation mechanism.
Eligibility
Artists must face restrictions or threats connected to their work and apply jointly with a qualified host organisation in Germany.
Funding and benefits
Funding includes a monthly stipend.
Resources are available for relocation and artistic or cultural work under programme rules.
Themes and supported activities
Temporary safe relocation to Germany.
Continuation of artistic or cultural work.
Joint planning by the artist and host organisation.
Deadline and timeline
Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026: Digital artist and host applications close at 5:00pm CEST on 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Request platform access, complete both the artist and host applications, and submit digitally by 11 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.