The first ECHOES Call for Cascading Grants has opened. Funding is available of up to EUR 60,000 each for twelve projects to supply datasets to the Cultural Heritage Cloud.
Proposals should define the dataset’s intended user community, its purpose (e.g., research, education, virtual exhibitions), expected outcomes, and broader benefits. Additionally, proposers are asked to provide a scenario of how the project would like to make use of the Cultural Heritage Cloud. This should include a list of the possible steps needed to analyse and process the Cultural Heritage dataset. Finally, a detailed dataset description is required, covering content, technical specifications, ethical considerations, availability, and licensing. See further details including a Guide for Applicants.
ECHOES will hold a workshop to help prospective Cultural Heritage Institutions understand the requirements and prepare their proposals – watch out for an announcement shortly. In the meantime, participate in the consultation and complete the questionnaire to help shape the Cultural Heritage Cloud!
The submission platform will be available from April, the deadline for proposals is 15th May 2025.
