Calls for projects

Calls for projects make it possible to support initiatives that the Organization could not carry out alone. They bring out ideas from the field, fund teams that know their context and strengthen local capacities.

They respect the principle of equal treatment: all eligible applicants are assessed against the same criteria, published in advance.

Museums, libraries, archives, universities, public services, associations and foundations established in a Member State are eligible. Partnerships between several countries are encouraged.

Individuals cannot apply on their own. Art market businesses may take part as partners, but do not receive direct funding.

Support ranges from €10,000 to €150,000 per project, on an indicative basis, for a period of twelve to twenty-four months. It covers staff, equipment, travel and training expenses, but not excessive overheads.

Co-financing by the project lead is appreciated, but not required for low-income countries.

A selection committee, made up of independent experts and representatives of the Organization, assesses the applications. Each application is read by at least two evaluators, who score the project on the basis of a public grid.

Committee members declare their conflicts of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning their own institutions.

Supported projects submit an interim report and a final report. Monitoring visits are organized for the largest projects.

Results are published in the closed calls section in order to share lessons learned.