Rehearsals of a Revival Performing Arts Grant Program in Switzerland

Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council) offers support for rehearsals for guest performances, supporting independent companies or artists from Switzerland to prepare productions that will be presented as guest performances. The “Rehearsals of a revival” submission window is open year-round, with different timelines depending on the requested grant size. Applications must meet Pro Helvetia’s general eligibility and selection criteria and be complete and submitted on time. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding organization: Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council)

- Opportunity name: Rehearsals of a revival

- Opportunity type: Grant for rehearsal costs for guest performances

- Applicant target group: Practitioner with connection to Switzerland

- Eligible applicants: Independent companies or artists from Switzerland (as specified below)

- Eligible location/country coverage: Switzerland-focused connection requirements (see “Who Is Eligible?”)

- Submission deadline: Open year-round for requests up to CHF 25,000; Open year-round for requests CHF 25,001–50,000; 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December for requests over CHF 50,000

- Earliest project start date:

- 8 weeks after submission (up to CHF 25,000) - 4 months after submission (CHF 25,001–50,000; over CHF 50,000)

- Decision notification timeframe:

- Within 8 weeks (up to CHF 25,000) - Within 4 months (CHF 25,001–50,000; over CHF 50,000)

- Maximum support duration: Rehearsals can be supported for a maximum of three rehearsal days

- Financial coverage: Grant may cover all costs incurred for up to three rehearsal days (subject to Pro Helvetia rules and the application review)

About the Opportunity

This opportunity supports rehearsals of guest performances revival. It is designed for applicants preparing a production for presentation as a guest performance (including situations where the guest performance application may be submitted alongside the rehearsal application). Pro Helvetia’s purpose in this funding area is to promote professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production (without film), including exchange and dissemination connected to Switzerland and recognized beyond the applicant’s own region. Funding and Benefits

- Grant scope: The grant may cover all costs incurred for a maximum of three rehearsal days.

- Cost coverage limits: Support is capped by the three rehearsal days maximum for this specific opportunity.

- Prioritisation signal (not a funding cap): Pro Helvetia prioritises rehearsals for multiple venues or for guest performances at platforms with high visibility (see selection criteria). Who Is Eligible? Eligible applicant type - Independent companies or artists from Switzerland. Practitioner connection to Switzerland (general eligibility requirement) A connection to Switzerland is given if one of the following conditions is met: - The production/project is developed or implemented by artists and cultural practitioners who verifiably hold Swiss citizenship or are permanent residents of Switzerland and who are regularly artistically involved in relevant events in Switzerland, or - The project is created/developed/implemented by an independent group or cultural institution whose place of production is in Switzerland and that is regularly and publicly active in Switzerland. Project must meet Pro Helvetia’s general requirements To be eligible for support, projects must: - Have a clear connection to Switzerland - Be of nationwide importance - Be adequately co-funded by other public or private means - Respect/guarantee fair working conditions Important general restriction Pro Helvetia states it will only consider funding applications if they are: - Complete, and - Submitted on time. Format-specific exclusion criteria - Not specified in the source. The page includes a placeholder section for “Format-specific Exclusion Criteria,” but no details are provided in the supplied text. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas This opportunity supports rehearsals for guest performances revival, specifically when Pro Helvetia selection criteria are met. Selection criteria (specific to this rehearsal opportunity) Pro Helvetia will consider applications when: - The production must not have been performed for at least six months. - Remuneration of all participants must be in accordance with recommendations of the professional associations. - The related guest performance must be supported by Pro Helvetia. - The application for rehearsals may be submitted at the same time as the guest performance application. - For guest performances in Switzerland, the rehearsal application has to be submitted by the venue. - Rehearsals for multiple venues or for guest performances at platforms with high visibility are prioritised. General requirements also apply In addition to the specific rehearsal selection criteria, Pro Helvetia indicates that general requirements apply (the general requirements are described in the “General Requirements” section of the source). Why This Opportunity Matters If you are preparing a guest performance revival and need structured rehearsal support, this opportunity can help cover rehearsal costs for up to three rehearsal days—but only when the production timing, participant remuneration standards, and linkage to a Pro Helvetia-supported guest performance are satisfied. The eligibility framework also emphasizes nationwide importance, fair working conditions, and adequate co-funding, which may affect planning and budgeting from the outset. How to Apply The source provides an application page reference (“Send your application”) but does not include a step-by-step workflow or a direct submission link in the supplied text. Follow Pro Helvetia’s online application instructions from the official “Send your application” page. What to include in your application

Your application content must include:

- Project description - Details of the individuals involved - Date and location of the guest performance(s) with confirmation from the venue - Detaile