Funding of the Prelate Dr. Erich Stephany Foundation for Churches, Art, and Monument Preservation

The Prelate Dr. Erich-Stephany Foundation for Churches, Art, and Monument Preservation is committed within the Diocese of Aachen to the preservation and revitalization of sacred buildings and their artistic treasures. In North Rhine-Westphalia, it specifically supports measures for the protection and conservation of significant churches as well as the innovative development of alternative usage concepts for church spaces. Furthermore, the foundation promotes cultural events, concerts, and church music performances to make sacred art tangible and to sustainably strengthen parish life. With ongoing funding opportunities, it allows for flexible planning and implementation of projects that harmonize cultural heritage with contemporary forms of use.

Eligible to apply are non-profit organizations, public institutions, and foundations based or with project locations in the Diocese of Aachen. Funding is granted as a subsidy, and applications can be submitted at any time. Submission requires a completed funding application (PES), a detailed project description, a transparent cost breakdown, as well as information about the institution and the responsible contact persons. The foundation places special emphasis on sustainable concepts for preserving historical substance and integrating cultural formats into the church environment. Interested applicants can comprehensively prepare with the provided forms and precisely outline their projects to contribute to the living tradition and the preservation of valuable church buildings.