Just Fund It – Digitalization Strategy and Reducing Bureaucracy

In our three-part digital information series Just Fund It, we will present current developments in public funding law with specific examples from Berlin and the entire Federal Republic of Germany. Together with specialists from the areas of the administration, the practical field and civil society, we want to ease any fear of contact, provide insights and show that making changes is worth it. 

Digitalization is seen a critical factor for funding processes that conserve resources. Digital platforms are being created as are digital concept for funding applications or for documenting the finances. In this information session, we will introduce good-practice examples, examine the status of the administrative reform in Berlin and discuss the transferability of processes from other German states or the federal level to Berlin.

More about the Information Series Just Fund It

The foundation of financed work in the art and culture landscape as well as in many other fields in civic society is public funding law. It determines the framework conditions of the work in the independent performing arts in not inconsiderable ways: whether this concerns the beginning of the activities, the amount of the fees or the time of the project realization – many aspects of our work are regulated by public funding law. The bureaucratic administrative efforts surrounding funding, often called the “funding jungle” are often quite disproportional to the amount of funding and the possible work processes. 

This discrepancy has been pointed out by representatives from the field of art and culture as well as by non-profit organizations, local authorities and even state and federal ministries.

In recent years, some structures and projects have emerged that are working toward specific approaches to solutions and simplifications. Some of the initial suggestions are already being implemented. They promise to significantly improve our working processes and we want to tell you all about them!

Registration

The event is free of charge. Please register by April 20, 2026 to Anne Schneider: anne.schneider [at] pap-berlin.de (anne[dot]schneider[at]pap-berlin[dot]de).

Access

The series will take place online via the platform Webex/Big Blue Button. You will be sent a link after you have successfully registered. 

Language

The series will take place in German spoken language.