European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2026

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Europa Nostra Worldwide 2026

Information

The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards identify, recognise and champion best practices in the protection and conservation of cultural heritage, including tangible, intangible and digital heritage. The scheme aims to exchange experiences across Europe and beyond, increasing visibility of heritage values and supporting professionals and communities in Europe.

Benefits

Winning a European Heritage Award provides visibility across Europe, potential funding and networking opportunities; winners may receive a Grand Prix (€10,000) and/or Public Choice Award (€10,000).

Eligibility

Entries may be submitted from countries participating in the Culture strand of the Creative Europe Programme, i.e. EU Member States and associated third countries; entries from Council of Europe member countries not in the Culture strand are eligible for Europa Nostra Awards.

Application

Submit a project using the application forms and guidance available on the official European Heritage Awards website.

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Opportunity Details

TypeAward / Prize

FundingNot funded

OrganiserEuropa Nostra

LocationWorldwide

Open toEntries may be submitted from EU member states and associated countries; Europa Nostra Awards are open to organisations across Europe and beyond within the stated eligibility rules.

Arts / Photography History / Humanities