" Europa Nostra | European Heritage Awards 2026 "
Europa Nostra | European Heritage Awards 2026
Europa Nostra awards best practices in the conservation and enhancement of tangible and intangible cultural heritage
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EUROPA NOSTRA
Photo: Europa Nostra Council Meeting 2024, Carol I Central University Library of Bucharest. © Josef Rabara / Europa Nostra
Are you leading or part of a heritage project that deserves recognition at the highest European level? Whether you are an individual, a team of experts or an organisation, this is your chance to share your achievements and compete for Europe’s most prestigious heritage awards!
On Europe Day, Europa Nostra launched the Call for Entries for the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2026!
The Awards celebrate excellence in the protection, conservation, research, education, and promotion of cultural heritage across Europe, covering a wide range of categories and project types – from tangible to intangible heritage.
Launched in 2002 by the European Commission and run by Europa Nostra ever since, the Awards are supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
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Winning a European Heritage Award will bring:
- Visibility: Gain recognition across Europe and beyond, greater media attention, new audiences and partners, and potential funding;
- Monetary Prizes: Have the chance to receive a Grand Prix (€10,000) and/or the Public Choice Award (€10,000); and
- Networking: Join a pan-European network of heritage professionals, experts and enthusiasts, and share your story across Europe.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 9, 2025
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
Applications can be submitted in one of the following five categories:
1) Conservation & Adaptive Reuse;
2) Research;
3) Education, Training & Skills;
4) Citizens’ Engagement & Awareness-raising; and
5) Heritage Champions;
For more information about the eligibility criteria and the detailed application process please read carefully the Call for Entries document.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Check the full Call for Entries document here.
Join one of the two free-of-charge information online sessions on how to prepare an application:
- Friday, 23 May 2025 | 12:00-13:00 CEST Register here
- Monday, 30 June 2025 | 16:00-17:00 CEST. Register here
Visit Europa Nostra's official website for more information.
NOTE
*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information
DEADLINE
2025-09-09
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
All EU Countries