Funding of the Marktkirche zum Heiligen Geist Clausthal Foundation
The Marktkirche zum Heiligen Geist Clausthal Foundation supports projects for the preservation and safeguarding of the historic church building and its interior fittings, as well as ecclesiastical and cultural offerings in Clausthal.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of the preservation and safeguarding of the building, the interior fittings, and the documentation of the history of the Market Church, as well as support for ecclesiastical or cultural offerings in the church, including the assumption of personnel costs.
Eligible expenses
- Building renovation
- Interior furnishings
- Documentation of history
- Personnel costs for church/cultural services
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Project sponsor must be the Evangelical Lutheran Church Congregation Clausthal or a church-affiliated sponsor
- Project must serve to preserve the historic building or to implement cultural/church-related offerings
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to the preservation of the historic monument
- Relevance for church and cultural offerings
- Sustainability of the measure
Description
The Marktkirche zum Heiligen Geist Clausthal Foundation grants subsidies in Lower Saxony to public institutions and non-profit organizations for the preservation and safeguarding of an outstanding Baroque architectural monument: the largest wooden church in Germany. Funding is provided for measures concerning the building and interior furnishings, the documentation of its history, as well as ecclesiastical and cultural offerings in the Marktkirche. Personnel costs may also be covered. Applications may only be submitted by the Evangelical Lutheran Parish of Clausthal or other church-affiliated sponsors. The aim of the funding is to maintain the historic house of worship permanently and to preserve it as a vibrant venue for music, culture, and devotions.
Project outlines are accepted on an ongoing basis, allowing proposals to be submitted at any time. The evaluation criteria include the contribution to monument preservation, the relevance to ecclesiastical or cultural offerings, and the sustainability of the planned measures. Eligible expenses include building restoration, restoration of interior furnishings, historical documentation work, and personnel costs for activities within the church. The Foundation supports not only the structural substance but also contributes to the promotion of regional cultural and media projects. Through its commitment, it strengthens the local cultural life while preserving a unique testament to North German architectural heritage for future generations.
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