The AStA of the HfK awards grants for projects and events of students of the HfK as well as institutions of the student body and existing project groups. Currently (as of 2026/2027), the budget allocates €3,000 for grants: €1,000 per semester for AStA project funding, and €1,000 for the entire financial year for structural funding.
The basis for the funding is the project funding guideline of the student body: project funding guideline
There are two different funds from which project funding can be applied for:
- Project Funding
Funding for projects and events by students of the University of Arts who engage in self-organized political, social or cultural activities outside the curriculum. The fund is intended to promote interdisciplinary work and networking among students.
Maximum application amount: 400€.
The AStA decides on this funding. - Structure funding
Funding for campaigns and structures of institutions of the constituted student body or other already existing project groups that have the goal of sustainably developing or maintaining structures of the student body. Measures that directly fulfill the “tasks of the student body” (according to Regulations of the Student Body § 2) should also be funded.
Maximum application amount: 1,000€.
The StuRa decides on this funding.
Application
If you would like to apply, take your time to read through the guidelines and consider which of the two grant funds would be appropriate for your idea. Then send in an application for project funding including a financing plan (see form below).
As soon as your project application has been voted on internally, you will be informed about the result.
Applications can be submitted by the following deadlines:
(The recently updated deadlines – valid from the 2026/2027 winter semester)
- April 15
- June 01
- August 01
- October 15
- December 01
- January 15
- March 01
The AStA’s project funding for the 2026 summer semester has already been fully allocated. The next application deadline is therefore 15 October 2026.
An application should include the following information:
- Project title
- Project sponsor (group / student council / committee)
- Project period
- Responsible applicant (first and last name, address, phone number, email address)
- Other involved persons and/or participants
- Intended target group or audience, if applicable limit of number of participants
- Project description, purpose, pursued goals (max. ½ A4 page)
- Description, which tasks of the student body according to § 2 of the Regulations of the Student Body will be fulfilled with the project
- Cost calculation (income and expenses)
- Any cooperation partners and other donors
- Application amount
- Confirmation of acceptance of this funding guideline and the financial regulations of the student body
In addition, it is possible to apply for further funds from the AStA in exceptional cases. However, as long as these are not included in the budget plan, approval and disbursement requires the approval of the Students’ Parliament.
Here you will find a list of some of the previously funded projects.
Template cost calculation as Excel file (in German)
Report and reference obligation
If your project is publicly funded by the student body of the University of the Arts, you are obliged to submit a report on your project after completion and to refer to the funding by the student body in publications, events and advertising materials.
The regulations for this can be found in § 6 and § 7 of the funding guidelines.
Application
The Online Form is currently not in use
please send the form by mail to AStA-Finances
Can projects be funded if they form part of a course or if I receive credits for them?
No, the AStA’s project funding is aimed at extracurricular student projects that make a social, cultural or community contribution to the university and thus go beyond one’s own studies or individual project work.
Within what timeframe must the project be carried out?
The maximum funding period is 6 months. A one-off extension of up to 5 months is possible upon application to the Finance Department.
When will I receive the approved funds?
The approved funds will be paid out upon completion of the project, following the submission of original receipts or invoices. The supporting documents must be submitted no later than one month after the end of the funding period. A request to extend this deadline may be made in writing to the Finance Department. Form to be submitted, including receipt
When can I start spending money on the project?
The date on the original receipts or invoices must not be earlier than the date of approval by the AStA funding committee. This means: money may only be spent once the project has been approved for funding by the AStA. April 2026 until, provisionally, the end of October
Template for cost calculation as PDF
Template for cost calculation for Excel-Datei
Project funding logo for download
Last modified on: 2. September 2026