Applications are open for the first edition of the Simone Veil Prize, a new, annual European cultural award for Jewish heritage initiatives, co-funded under the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) of the European Union.
Deadline for applications is July 31.
The award celebrates “Jewish cultural heritage as a vital part of Europe’s shared story [by] honouring initiatives that make cultural memory accessible and meaningful for all, regardless of age, background, or belief […]”
The prize
will recognize projects and initiatives, from local communities to cross-border collaborations, that use cultural heritage to foster dialogue and inclusion, promote deeper knowledge and understanding of European history, raise awareness of cultural diversity, and strengthen a shared sense of European cultural identity.
[It] honours the legacy of Simone Veil (1927-2017), a Jewish Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to reconciliation, passionately promoting human rights and European unity. As the first president of the European Parliament, she campaigned against antisemitism and fought for a unified Europe of shared ideals, making her a powerful symbol of the values the prize seeks to celebrate.
People may apply for the Prize — and individuals may also apply to be a juror for the award.
The prize “recognises projects that engage with Jewish cultural heritage to promote dialogue, inclusion, and a deeper understanding of Europe’s shared history” and is open to individuals and organisations based in countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme.
Particular attention will go to projects that surface lesser-known stories, connect generations, empower young people and open heritage up to wider audiences.
Projects must have been completed in the period between January 2023 and January 2026.
Categories
Applicants are invited to submit projects under one of the following categories:
Up to 25 finalists will be selected and recognised for their outstanding contributions. Among them, five Grand Prix winners (one per category) will each receive a €10,000 award.
If you have questions, contact: [email protected]
Click here to find full details about how to apply, both for the Prize and for being a juror.
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Can those living in the UK apply?
Please contact the email address we provided for people with questions. [email protected] According to the web site, “The Creative Europe programme is open to cultural and creative organisations from EU Member States, as well as non-EU countries. Subject to certain conditions, countries of the European Economic Area, candidate/potential candidate countries and European Neighbourhood Policy countries can also participate in the programme.”