We would like to highlight that the first call of the ECHOES Cascading Grants Programme is now open, offering significant funding opportunities for cultural heritage institutions looking to contribute valuable datasets to the Cultural Heritage Cloud.
About the Funding Opportunity
This program aims to support cultural heritage institutions in developing and sharing quality datasets that will enhance the functionality and value of the Cultural Heritage Cloud.
The first call for funding – Data – encourages stakeholders in the Cultural Heritage Community to contribute datasets for use in the Cultural Heritage Cloud
Two further specific calls will be announced later this year and next year. They will include
- Call 2: Engagement and Collaboration – Initiatives that promote digital skills, awareness, and collaboration with CHIs.
- Call 3: Data and Vertical Applications – Projects that contribute new datasets to the Cultural Heritage Cloud or develop applications that enhance its functionalities.
Funding Details
- Total funding available: Up to €60,000
- Projects to be funded: Maximum of 12 projects
- Application deadline: 15 May 2025
- Submission platform opens: April 2025
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be cultural heritage institutions based in a Horizon Europe country. Applications can be submitted either Independently, by a single institution, or as the lead partner of a consortium. The program particularly encourages applications from smaller, medium-sized, and under-resourced cultural heritage institutions, as well as interdisciplinary projects.
How to Apply
The Guide for Applicants is available online with comprehensive information about eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures, and submission requirements.
An information day will be organised in the coming weeks to provide additional details about the application process. To find out more sign up for the ECHOES newsletter.
The ADS encourages eligible institutions to consider this excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the Cultural Heritage Cloud, while receiving funding for valuable dataset development work.
