400,000 Euro Grant for Cultural Heritage in La Spezia and Lunigiana

Fondazione Carispezia and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo have jointly launched a call for proposals titled 'Un patrimonio da tutelare' (A Heritage to Protect), allocating 400,000 euros to safeguard and enhance the historical and artistic heritage of the provinces of La Spezia and Lunigiana. The initiative targets public, ecclesiastical, and third-sector entities, requiring restoration projects to be pre-authorized, include a maintenance plan for at least five years, and incorporate valorization activities to promote public access and knowledge. The maximum contribution per project is 50,000 euros, with a mandatory co-financing of at least 30% of total costs. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2022, via the ROL portal on the Fondazione Carispezia website. Andrea Corradino, President of Fondazione Carispezia, emphasized the synergy between the two foundations to increase resources for local territories, noting that heritage protection is a priority in their 2020-2022 strategic plan for Art and Culture.