At its latest meeting, the Culture and Theater Operating Committee determined the grants for cultural work outside municipal institutions and facilities (KAStE) for 2023. A total of 62 applications were submitted by the independent scene for the current year, 18 more than last year. Of these, 38 applications were for the so-called large KAStE (funding of more than € 2,500) and 24 for the small KAStE (funding of less than € 2,500). According to a council resolution from December 2022, the total KAStE funding amounts to €900,000, of which €746,000 has been awarded to date.
In addition to this financial support, the City of Aachen supports cultural initiatives and artists within the scope of its possibilities by providing advice and other assistance in the realization of their projects.