The Headley South-East European Cultural Heritage Fund is launching a second call for non-profit organizations and public institutions (museums, libraries, archives and galleries). The goal is to support projects aimed at the preservation, promotion and sustainable use of cultural heritage.

Organisations and institutions from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia have the right to apply. The fund supports regional cooperation, community engagement and sustainable management of cultural heritage, and connects traditional knowledge and skills with modern technologies.

Funding is intended for projects that offer innovative approaches to heritage protection and actively involve local communities. Projects that encourage regional cooperation and long-term improvements in the cultural heritage sector are especially valued. Applications must clearly define the challenges, needs and methodology and include a risk assessment, mitigation strategies and an evaluation plan to ensure their impact and sustainability.

The fund supports small projects up to EUR 5,000 and larger initiatives up to EUR 10,000. The total budget for this call is EUR 66,000, and all selected projects should begin implementation in 2025.

Applications are submitted in English and must contain all required documentation. The application deadline is 9 May 2025. More information is available at: https://headleyseefund.org/open-call-for-applications-the-headley-see-cultural-heritage-fund.

Headley South East Europe Cultural Heritage Fund is dedicated to strengthening organisations dealing with cultural heritage. The aim is to ensure that heritage remains a vibrant and dynamic part of communities, while encouraging innovation, sustainability and regional cooperation.

For inquiries regarding the public call, please contact Milena Milošević Micić, coordinator of the Headley SEE CH Fund, at milena.m.micic@gmail.com.