" Europa Nostra | Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026 "
Europa Nostra | Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026
Europa Nostra's residency welcomes heritage organisations that want to strengthen their growth and sustainability
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Europa Nostra and INTO – the International National Trusts Organisation are organising the second edition of the Inclusive European Heritage Residencies from 13 to 19 September 2026, in collaboration with Din l-Art Ħelwa – the National Trust for Malta. Around 10 heritage professionals will be selected to gather in Malta to exchange best practices, discuss key challenges, and explore strategies for building strong and resilient heritage organisations.
Focusing on Building Strong Heritage Organisations, this practical Residency is targeted at professionals and leaders of small or medium-sized heritage organisations who want to strengthen their growth and sustainability. It is designed to support organisations looking to reinforce their capacity, enhance financial sustainability, improve governance, engage volunteers, increase visibility and effectively manage small heritage sites or natural areas. Both cultural and environmental organisations are welcome.
The Residency’s programme will offer a rich mix of case studies, practical sessions, site visits and peer learnings. Din l-Art Ħelwa, a non-governmental and non-profit voluntary organisation founded in 1965 to safeguard Malta’s cultural and natural heritage, is featured as the key case study. It operates with a very small staff team, supported by a large group of committed volunteers, and manages a wide range of properties, including coastal towers, historic gardens, chapels and natural sites. Many of these sites are open to visitors thanks to volunteer support.
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AMOUNT
The programme will cover the participants' accommodation for six nights, and all breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and local travel. Participants will be hosted in individual rooms at Majjistral Park. Participants are kindly asked to arrange and pay for their own travel expenses, and medical insurance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 May 2026
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
Focusing on building strong heritage organisations, this practical Residency is designed for professionals and leaders of small or medium-sized heritage organisations - both cultural and environmental - who want to strengthen their capacity and sustainability. It is ideal for those seeking to enhance governance, financial management, volunteer engagement, visibility, or the effective management of small heritage sites or natural areas.
We encourage applications from professionals in influential roles within their organisations who are interested in learning from the National Trust model and its potential for adaptation, ready to implement strategic change, and eager to share best practices globally.
Applicants from all ages, races, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, and with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Adaptations to the programmes will be made wherever possible to ensure it is accessible according to the participant’s needs.
APPLICATION DETAILS
For more information about the application process and eligibility criteria, please visit Europa Nostra's official website and read the full open call document.
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
2026-05-15
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Public funding
FUNDING COUNTRIES
All EU Countries