Prince Claus Fund CulturalEmergency Response
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The Prince Claus Fund Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme provides rapid-response funding to protect cultural heritage threatened by conflicts, natural disasters, climate change, or other emergencies. Managed by the Prince Claus Fund and implemented in partnership with the Cultural Emergency Response (CER) initiative, the programme supports artists, museums, archives, libraries, heritage professionals, and cultural organizations in safeguarding endangered cultural assets.
Requirements checklist
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Cultural Emergency Situation
Projects must address urgent threats caused by: • Armed conflict • Natural disasters • Climate change • Political instability • Sudden crises affecting cultural heritage
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Eligible Applicants
Applicants may include: • Museums • Archives • Libraries • Cultural institutions • Heritage professionals • NGOs • Artists and collectives • Community organizations • (princeclausfund.org)
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Immediate and Practical Response
Projects should involve: • Emergency stabilization. • Documentation and digitization. • Salvage and evacuation. • Risk reduction measures. • Capacity building for local responders.
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Community-Based Approach
Priority is given to projects that: • Engage local communities. • Strengthen local ownership. • Ensure long-term preservation.
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Feasibility
Applicants should demonstrate: • Ability to implement the intervention. • A realistic budget. • Clear urgency and impact.