Patrimonies

Patrimonies is an operational funding programme of the Gerda Henkel Stiftung that supports projects focused on the preservation of endangered cultural heritage, primarily in crisis regions. The programme funds measures such as rescue, stabilization, documentation, conservation, research, capacity building and network development and prioritises work that is implemented in target regions. Project proposals must be submitted from the countries where the heritage is located and are developed in close coordination with the foundation. Funding may cover material costs, personnel (including contracts and stipends), and travel related to conservation and research activities.

Project funding for rescue, stabilization, conservation, documentation, research, capacity building and travel; possibility to fund personnel contracts and stipends.

Applications must originate from the target countries where cultural heritage is threatened; projects are developed in coordination with the foundation and should involve local authorities, communities or responsible bodies. Cooperative applications from multiple countries are possible.

No open call; project proposals are to be developed in close coordination with the foundation and submitted from the target countries; deadlines and submission details available on request from the foundation office.