Funding of the Medieval Churches Foundation in Schwäbisch Hall

Since 1999, the Medieval Churches Foundation in Schwäbisch Hall has been committed to preserving the unique gems of St. Michael, St. Katharina, and Urbanskirche in Schwäbisch Hall. Through the proceeds of the foundation’s capital, grants are provided for monument-appropriate restorations and structural maintenance measures. Eligible applicants are public institutions and non-profit organizations, particularly ecclesiastical bodies such as the Evangelical United Church Community of Schwäbisch Hall. Submissions are accepted year-round, allowing project managers flexible planning and the realization of long-term preservation work. Selection is based on the statutory purpose, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with monument protection requirements. This ensures that the proposed measures preserve the historical character of the medieval buildings and optimally contribute to the safeguarding of cultural heritage.

Funding is provided for services related to the preservation of historic buildings, such as costs for monument-appropriate restorations, maintenance work, and structural repairs. The application must include a cover letter with a detailed project description, current cost estimates, and proof of non-profit status. The decision on fund allocation is made by the foundation’s volunteer board, which, in coordination with the advisory board, determines the use and extent of the grants. Interested project managers can find all necessary information and the foundation’s statutes as a PDF to prepare a well-founded application and thereby ensure the continued existence of these significant cultural-historical monuments.