Funding Fiesta
A Not-So-Humble Guide to Getting Funded in Germany

By Marcela Villanueva

✨ Is this book for you?

• You’re a migrant artist, creative, or cultural worker living in Germany
• You feel left out of the funding system
• You’ve been rejected from grants and don’t know why
• You want to fund your projects without compromising your values

No German fluency required. Just courage, curiosity, and this book.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

• How to decode funding calls (what they really mean)
• Where to find public and private funding sources (even hidden ones)
• How to write a budget that reflects your real needs
• How to use your identity and story as your strength
• Templates, timelines, and motivation to keep going

💬 What Readers Say

“Finally, a funding guide that feels like it was written for me. Honest, funny, and incredibly helpful.”– Daniela, performer & choreographer

“Marcela made me believe I could actually get the money. And guess what? I did.”– Lina, visual artist

📦 What’s Inside

• 130+ pages of practical tools, insights, and humor
• Real stories from artists navigating German bureaucracy
• Templates and downloadable resources
• Written in accessible English

🤔 Is this for you?

Yes, if you:

• Are applying for your first or tenth grant
• Want to talk about money without shame
• Don’t fit the traditional mold of “successful artists”

Maybe not for you if:

• You’re looking for a manual in German
• You expect funding without doing the work

🛒 Buy the Book

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🙋 About the Author

Marcela Villanueva is an Argentinian cultural manager, feminist, and founder of Karne Kunst. She’s helped secure over half a million euros in funding for creative projects led by women, migrants, and dissidents in Germany. This book was born from experience, mistakes, wins, and deep belief in community-based funding strategies.

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