Applications for financial assistance for the protection of Ukraine’s movable cultural property
The Russian military invasion has put Ukraine’s cultural heritage at risk of destruction, looting, theft and illicit transfer. For this reason, applications for financial assistance to protect Ukraine’s movable cultural property can be submitted as of now to the Federal Office of Culture’s (FOC) Specialized Body for the International Transfer of Cultural Property.
The FOC is taking immediate action to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Applications for corresponding projects can be submitted as of today.
The following two types of financial assistance can be granted:
- Financial assistance for projects run by international organisations, institutions, natural persons or legal entities: to maintain Ukraine’s movable cultural heritage, with a focus on projects that aim to prevent the destruction or theft of cultural property in Ukraine.
- Financial assistance for museums or similar institutions in Switzerland: for the temporary fiduciary custody and conservational care of cultural property from Ukraine at risk.