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Monument Protection and Heritage Conservation (Funding Guidelines for Heritage Conservation)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

This program by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports the preservation and maintenance of architectural, archaeological, and paleontological heritage. It offers grants for a variety of measures that contribute to securing and presenting monuments. The funding program targets municipalities, churches, religious communities, as well as private and legal entities.

Who is funded

Funding is aimed at various stakeholders in monument protection and heritage conservation in North Rhine-Westphalia. The goal is the preservation of architectural, archaeological, and paleontological heritage. Eligible applicants include municipalities and municipal associations, churches, religious communities, as well as private and legal entities.

What is funded

The program supports a variety of measures for the protection and maintenance of monuments. This includes the preservation and restoration of valuable monument substance, as well as the research and presentation of archaeological sites. Eligible costs include monument-related expenses and costs for preliminary building investigations, as well as scientific research and recording.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding program provides grants for monument protection and heritage conservation in North Rhine-Westphalia. The maximum funding amount varies depending on the applicant and the type of project, from lump-sum allocations to individual project funding for private persons and archaeological heritage management.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific legal and administrative requirements must be met for funding in the area of monument protection and heritage conservation. These include the entry of the monument in the monument list and the budgeting of complementary municipal funds. Compliance with public relations regulations and the provision of project data are also mandatory.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for the various funding areas is specifically regulated. It requires the timely submission of complete documents to the responsible authorities, usually the district governments. The approval decision is made within the framework of the state's monument funding program.

The Heritage Conservation Funding Guidelines are legitimized by specific laws and regulations of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. They are based on the Monument Protection Act and the State Budget Ordinance, which define the framework for granting subsidies.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Lump-sum allocations up to 80%; grants to third parties from 200.00 € to 10,000 €. Individual projects: Municipalities/Churches up to 30%, Private up to 50%. Archaeological heritage management: maximum 80% per individual project.

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Cultural Institutions, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Heritage Conservation, Monument Protection, Architectural Heritage, Archaeology, Paleontology

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Implementation, Service Delivery, Monitoring, Awareness Campaigns, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Ministry for Home, Municipal Affairs, Building and Digitization of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Managed By: responsible District Government North Rhine-Westphalia

Additional Partners: Landschaftsverband Rheinland, Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe

Website: zuständige Bezirksregierung Nordrhein-Westfalen