The Federal Foreign Office's Cultural Preservation Programme invites you to participate in a unique initiative to protect and preserve cultural heritage across the globe. Since 1981, this program has been committed to safeguarding cultural identities and heritage worldwide.

What Projects Are Eligible?

The program supports projects that:

• Protect and sustain cultural identity in partner countries.
• Preserve endangered tangible and intangible cultural heritage, particularly those threatened by climate change, crises, or conflicts.
• Contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Encourage knowledge and technology exchange in cultural preservation.

Examples of eligible activities include:

• Restoring historic artifacts and World Heritage sites.
• Documenting and digitizing endangered cultural traditions, manuscripts, and archives.
• Providing training for restorers, archivists, and cultural heritage experts.

Projects that emphasize diversity, inclusion, and capacity building will receive special consideration.

Funding and Form of Financing

The funding from the Federal Foreign Office’s Cultural Preservation Programme only applies to that share of the project expenditures which cannot be financed by the applicants from their own financial resources or third-party funds.

Applying for full financing of a project from the Cultural Preservation Programme funds is an exception. In such cases, please provide a detailed explanation as to why neither own resources nor third-party funds are available.

Project Duration

Projects must not start before April 2026. As far as possible, projects should be completed by December 31, 2026.

In justified cases, funding may be extended to the calendar year 2027. A detailed explanation is required for projects with an extended duration into 2027.

How to Apply:

To participate in the first stage of the competition, only a concept note is required. If your concept is shortlisted, you will be invited to submit a detailed project description and financing plan.

Who Can Apply?

Government agencies, NGOs, and individuals in Germany or abroad are encouraged to apply. Projects should ideally involve collaboration between German and host country partners and demonstrate secured financing.

Next Steps:

Submit your concept note via email to the German Embassy in Kosovo at ku-s1@pris.diplo.de by August 3, 2025 to be considered for the following year. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cultural heritage preservation in Kosovo!

Take the first step - submit your concept note and let’s preserve culture together!