Open Call: Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat

For the second time, the Prince Claus Fund and the Gerda Henkel Foundation announced an Open Call for Proposals specifically aimed at Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Heritage under Threat. We invite cultural practitioners, institutions and local NGOs to present their ideas for Emergency Preparedness measures to protect tangible cultural heritage against acute danger and irreversible loss in case of disaster. This second round of our joint Call for Applications aimed to support the development and implementation of more preparatory measures for heritage buildings, collections, and sites to protect these in case a disaster occurs. We encouraged organisations to enhance their emergency preparedness by implementing lessons learned during previous incidents. Special attention was given to cross-sectoral collaborations strengthening networks, and the establishment of local structures for disaster preparedness and emergency response.The call also aimed to step up both our Foundations’ efforts in the field, raise awareness about its importance and illustrate how preventive concepts can safeguard heritage. Cultural practitioners, institutions and local NGOs were encouraged to submit their ideas and plans for the protection of tangible cultural heritage under threat.