There are many funds and subsidizing bodies you could approach. These range from a few well-known major organizations, public and private, to many hundreds of small, mostly private funds. The amounts available vary from a few hundred euros for an individual or a project to many millions in structural support. Applications for the latter always far exceed the money available. But there are also lesser-known funds with cash to spare because they do not receive enough good applications.

Do you want to apply for a grant or a subsidy? Apply the basic rules for making an application: express yourself positive and make your objectives clear. A good budget and presentation are also important. 
In the article on granting a subsidy you can read about the things you need to bear in mind when submitting the application.  

Every subsidizing organization has its own assessment criteria, deadlines and requirements. But all will ask themselves how you meet their aims. The quality of your application and the number of subsidies you apply for are important to chances of actually being awarded money. Every application is different: there is no blueprint for a good application.

Before applying, find out as much as you can about the provider and adapt your presentation or application accordingly. It is often possible to apply to a range of funds at the same time, with only minor changes to your approach. That means relatively little extra work for a much greater chance of raising the money you need.  

Do you know what you want and to whom you want to apply? Think about how to incorporate your ideas into the application and what you need to say about your finances, audience or customer acquisition and organization. For this, you can use the step-by-step plan How to apply for subsidy.

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