Published: June 12, 2026
Deadline: September 24, 2026
Locations: Europe
The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is accepting applications for its Digital Heritage Projects 2026. Eligible organisations are encouraged to review the details below and submit their applications before the deadline.
About the Programme
The Digital Heritage Projects Grant encourages organisations to develop innovative digital projects that make Jewish heritage more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for audiences. The grant supports projects that use digital tools to connect people with Jewish heritage through thoughtful planning, strong methodology, recognised standards, and professional delivery. This funding opportunity recognises the growing importance of digital access in cultural heritage preservation and education.
Digital heritage can take many forms including virtual exhibitions, online archives, interactive maps, digitised manuscript collections, educational apps, and immersive storytelling experiences. The foundation is interested in projects that go beyond simple digitisation and instead create genuine engagement between audiences and Jewish cultural heritage. Successful projects demonstrate a clear understanding of their target audience and how digital tools can meet their needs.
Funding is available for an initial 12 month pilot project with the possibility of applying for additional funding in the future. This pilot phase allows organisations to test their ideas, develop prototypes, gather user feedback, and demonstrate impact before committing to larger scale implementation. The foundation views this approach as a responsible way to support innovation while managing risk.
The Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe has a longstanding commitment to preserving and promoting Jewish heritage across the continent. By focusing on digital projects the foundation aims to reach wider and more diverse audiences including younger generations who increasingly expect digital access to cultural materials.
Sponsor Organisation Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe
Funding Benefits
Applicants may request up to £40,000 for the first year of their digital heritage project. This funding can cover a range of expenses including staff salaries, technology development, equipment purchase, software licences, user testing, and professional training. The foundation expects applicants to provide a clear and realistic budget that demonstrates value for money.
Eligibility Requirements
The foundation welcomes applications from any organisation based in Europe, EU and non EU states alike, except for Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. This broad geographic scope reflects the foundation commitment to supporting Jewish heritage preservation across the entire European continent regardless of political or economic circumstances.
The organisation activities must operate on a not for profit basis and the foundation will require proof of this status. Eligible organisations include UK organisations with charitable status under UK charity law. For further information applicants should refer to the Charity Commission website and its list of Charitable Purposes.
International organisations that operate as non profit or not for profit entities in their respective countries are also eligible. Examples include state or private libraries, archives, museums, universities, research institutes, or cultural centres. The foundation does not accept applications from individuals, for profit companies, or organisations without clear non profit status.
Application Process
Applicants must submit their proposals through the foundation online application portal. Required documents include a project description, work plan, budget, team bios, and evidence of non profit status. The project description should clearly explain the digital heritage concept, target audience, expected outcomes, and evaluation methods.
Application Deadline
September 24 2026
