Pilot Project - Establishing a European Heritage Hub to support a holistic and cost-effective follow-up of the European Year of Cultural Heritage

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

The European Heritage Hub Pilot Project was established to holistically and cost-effectively follow up on the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Its main purpose is to foster joint action and an integrated approach to cultural heritage policies across all levels within the EU, by pooling diverse expertise and resources from both public and private sectors, thereby setting a precedent for future collaborative heritage initiatives.

Who is Funded

The European Heritage Hub Pilot Project targets a wide array of stakeholders involved in the cultural heritage sector across European Union member states. The primary objective is to foster a collaborative and integrated approach to cultural heritage policies and initiatives at all governance levels, ensuring comprehensive engagement and sustainable impact.

What is Funded

This program funds projects and activities that advance cultural heritage through innovative and inclusive approaches, focusing on key themes such as climate action, accessibility, and digital transformation. It supports a range of strategic initiatives and operational activities designed to strengthen the European cultural heritage ecosystem.

Type and Scope of Funding

The European Heritage Hub Pilot Project provides financial support in the form of grants, with a significant budget allocated to facilitate its comprehensive objectives. The funding aims to enable substantial projects that can effectively establish and operate the envisioned European Heritage Hub, with a notable grant awarded to the selected proposal.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for the European Heritage Hub Pilot Project must adhere to specific conditions and requirements outlined in the comprehensive call document. These stipulations cover various aspects from admissibility to financial capacity and the legal framework governing the grants.

Application Procedure

The application process for the European Heritage Hub Pilot Project followed a structured submission and evaluation procedure, leading to the selection of a single proposal for funding. Key timelines and contact points were provided to guide applicants through the process.

The European Heritage Hub Pilot Project is grounded in the European Union's regulatory framework for funding, drawing its mandate from specific legal acts and overarching financial regulations that govern pilot projects and preparatory actions.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,870,900 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total Budget: 2,883,300 € (call budget). Maximum EU grant awarded for a single selected project was 3,870,900 €.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union member states.

Sectors

Sectors:

Cultural Institutions, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Public authorities, cultural heritage sector organisations, private actors, civil society organisations, educational and research institutions.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Prototyping, Implementation, Service Delivery, Planning, Applied Research, Basic Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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