
Apply for grants
Each year, Koda Dramatik supports new Danish dramatic productions by providing grants for projects.
At Koda Dramatik, we support composers, lyricists, producers, and arrangers working with performing arts such as ballet, opera, and musicals or theater with dance and revues.
Applications open on October 1st, with a deadline on the last Friday in October at 4:00 PM. Ensure your receipt is free of errors and omissions, as corrections cannot be made after the deadline. You can expect a response to your application in December.
Your application should include:
- Finished copy of your project
- Accounting
- Bank details
- CPR /CVR number
3 considerations when applying for grants
Who can apply?
All Koda members can apply for grants. However, you do not need to be a member of Koda Dramatik to apply.
Apply for grantsWhat can I apply for support for?
You can apply for support to create and perform musical drama, support to pay creators and artists, or you can also apply for work, travel, and study grants to create Danish dramatical productions.
How much can I apply for?
There is no set maximum amount, but we typically distribute between DKK 10.000 - DKK 40.000. The committee may allocate more to a project if deemed justified. Therefore, we advice you to apply for the actual amount needed to complete your project.
www.koda.dkHow we evaluate your application
When reviewing your application, we consider the following points:
- The material should primarily be self-composed.
- The project must be serious, and your role must be clearly defined.
- The project description should be clear and realistic, with a justified likelihood that the project will be completed and a detailed plan for execution.
- How do you honor the composer? The composer should be ensured both a commissioning fee and a performance fee.
- The music files should reflect your musical activities and be prioritized.
- The budget must be realistic.
- Provide an overview of any other sources where you have sought support.
Questions regarding your application
If you receive a grant
If you receive a grant for your project, you must credit Koda Dramatik on posters, programs, advertisements, websites, social media, and other materials. It should be clear that you have received support from Koda Dramatik and and you must include the Koda Dramatik logo. Here you can download the logo.
Dramatik Koda has the right to have two tickets made available for the project.
See projects we have supported in the past
Every year we provide support to exciting projects within musical drama. Here you can , we chose to support in 2024.

Grand rights for dramatical productions
Koda Dramatic helps you determine whether you need to seek permission to use music for your stage production - and who to contact.
Find the answer here