Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://headleyseefund.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Results of the Headley SEE CH Fund's Third Call](https://headleyseefund.org/results-of-the-headley-see-ch-funds-third-call/) - After reviewing 83 submitted applications, we are happy to announce that the following 9 projects and organisations will receive funding through the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund's Third Call for Applications. Over the next year and a half, these projects will work with communities across Southeast Europe to safeguard, reinterpret, and share their cultural heritage - [Map of dementia friendly cultural spaces ](https://headleyseefund.org/network-of-cultural-spaces-friends-of-people-with-dementia/) - Ever wondered what it's like to walk through a museum when your memory can no longer be trusted to guide you? As part of the project "Heritage with Care – Cultural Memory for People with Dementia, Alzheimer Bulgaria Association just launched an interactive map of the cultural spaces that too part in the project . - [THIRD OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS](https://headleyseefund.org/third-open-call-for-applications/) - The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund is an initiative of the Balkan Museum Network (BMN), made possible by the generous support of the Headley Trust UK. The Fund supports innovative and impactful projects dedicated to the conservation and celebration of cultural heritage across South-eastern Europe. - [Albanian youth bring hidden family histories to light in remote community project](https://headleyseefund.org/albanian-youth-bring-hidden-family-histories-to-light-in-remote-community-project/) - A heritage initiative crossing six rural municipalities is reconnecting young Albanians with objects and stories that survived communism — including a banned legal manuscript preserved in secret for over 90 years. Cultural Nook organisation, in collaboration with the National Historical Museum in Tirana has managed to engage 60+ local actors, 100+ community members, display 60+ - [Virtual Museum "On the Move": bringing Bileća's heritage into the digital age](https://headleyseefund.org/virtual-museum-on-the-move-bringing-bilecas-heritage-into-the-digital-age/) - The Virtual Museum "On the Move" project is well underway in Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina — building digital tools, engaging local communities, and laying the foundations for a new way of experiencing the city's rich cultural heritage. Exhibition "Echo of the Stone of Herzegovina" launches the project The project was publicly announced at the opening - [VEČITO – Bogdan Bogdanović: four countries, one monumental legacy](https://headleyseefund.org/vecito-bogdan-bogdanovic-four-countries-one-monumental-legacy/) - The VAM Centre for Research and Valorisation of Architectural Heritage is leading an ambitious cross-border project to research, document, and reinterpret the monumental heritage of architect Bogdan Bogdanović across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Until now, the project realised three exhibitions, one regional expert meeting and is working on an international conference - [Our Museum, Your Experience – Heritage Remix: reinventing how we encounter museum heritage](https://headleyseefund.org/our-museum-your-experience-heritage-remix-reinventing-how-we-encounter-museum-heritage/) - The House of Jevrem Grujić in Belgrade, together with partners HAEMUS (Skopje) and Muzetea, is midway through an ambitious project to transform how visitors connect with museum collections — using participatory storytelling, digital tools, and community co-creation. In October 2025, a two-day hackathon brought together 16 certified museum guides, interpreters, and heritage experts from Belgrade, - [LHTMApp – Mapping Living Human Treasures: first phase complete](https://headleyseefund.org/lhtmapp-mapping-living-human-treasures-first-phase-complete/) - The World Music Association of Serbia, in partnership with the Serbian Ethnomusicological Society, has successfully completed the first phase of the LHTMApp project — a digital platform for documenting and mapping Living Human Treasures in Serbia. Digital platform developed 1 app launched Research guide 1 guide published Academic outreach 15+ participants The LHTMApp mobile and - [Watermills, fieldwork, and a growing community: the Senokos project at the midpoint](https://headleyseefund.org/watermills-fieldwork-and-a-growing-community-the-senokos-project-at-the-midpoint/) - Eight months in, and what started as an idea on paper has become a living, interdisciplinary effort — twenty researchers deep, with the most exciting work still ahead. When the project team opened applications for the Senokos watermill documentation project last autumn, they expected a modest response. Instead, more than 120 people applied — a - [Bringing Gamification to Cultural Heritage in Serbia and Montenegro](https://headleyseefund.org/bringing-gamification-to-cultural-heritage-in-serbia-and-montenegro/) - In May 2026, Kulturanova is brining the project "Fostering Museum Engagement with Young Adults" to an end. The project was supported Headley SEECH Fund 2024 call. The project set out to answer a simple but urgent question: how do you make museums relevant to young people today? The answer the project pursued was gamification — - [Threading Words into Wearables](https://headleyseefund.org/threading-words-into-wearables/) - A capsule collection rooted in Bosnia-Herzegovina’s literary archive transforms handwritten manuscripts into hats, scarves, and gloves — and puts cultural heritage back into everyday hands. What if a scarf could carry a poem? That was the quiet, ambitious question at the heart of Threading Words into Wearables — a project that set out to reinterpret - [Q&A Info Session Presentation](https://headleyseefund.org/qa-info-session-presentation/) - Thank you to the 25 heritage professionals who joined our online information session for the Third Call of the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund! 🏛️ If you missed it — no worries. The full PowerPoint presentation from the session is available to download HERE. The session covered everything you need to know before applying: the - [Museums for All: Creating Dementia-Friendly Cultural Spaces in Bulgaria](https://headleyseefund.org/museums-for-all-creating-dementia-friendly-cultural-spaces-in-bulgaria/) - As Europe's population ages and the number of people living with dementia continues to grow, cultural institutions face a pressing question: how can they remain meaningful, welcoming spaces for everyone? A new project led by Alzheimer Bulgaria Association is developing practical answers to that question — and showing how museums can become genuine partners in - [MMoCA Masterpieces for All: Building Inclusive Practice at the Museum of Contemporary Art–Skopje](https://headleyseefund.org/mmoca-masterpieces-for-all-building-inclusive-practice-at-the-museum-of-contemporary-art-skopje-2/) - Implemented between 1 October 2024 and 1 December 2025, the project MoCA Masterpieces for All achieved significant and lasting results for the Museum of Contemporary Art–Skopje (MoCA), its professional staff, partner institutions, and diverse audiences. The project strengthened institutional capacities, produced innovative accessible resources, and positioned accessibility as an integral part of MoCA’s curatorial, educational, - [MMoCA Masterpieces for All: Building Inclusive Practice at the Museum of Contemporary Art–Skopje](https://headleyseefund.org/mmoca-masterpieces-for-all-building-inclusive-practice-at-the-museum-of-contemporary-art-skopje/) - Implemented between 1 October 2024 and 1 December 2025, the project MoCA Masterpieces for All achieved significant and lasting results for the Museum of Contemporary Art–Skopje (MoCA), its professional staff, partner institutions, and diverse audiences. The project strengthened institutional capacities, produced innovative accessible resources, and positioned accessibility as an integral part of MoCA’s curatorial, educational, and - [The Spyronians Podcast: Reframing Greek Orthodox Heritage for Contemporary Dialogue](https://headleyseefund.org/the-spyronians-podcast-reframing-greek-orthodox-heritage-for-contemporary-dialogue/) - Between September 2024 and June 2025, The Karoussos Archives successfully implemented The Spyronians Podcast, an interdisciplinary project that brought Greek Orthodox and Byzantine cultural heritage into conversation with urgent contemporary social issues. Through audio storytelling, carefully curated visuals, and live performance, the project explored how cultural heritage can function not only as artistic legacy, but - [Window to the Past: Industrial Heritage of Zaječar](https://headleyseefund.org/window-to-the-past-industrial-heritage-of-zajecar/) - In 2024, The Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage (HSEECH) Fund supported 5 projects. One of them is “Window to the Past: Industrial Heritage of Zaječar” implemented by organisation Skver. The main goal of the project was to raise awareness of the importance of Zaječar’s industrial past, as well as of the processes of collecting and - [Beezantium: Reclaiming Heritage, Rebuilding Community](https://headleyseefund.org/beezantium-reclaiming-heritage-rebuilding-community/) - In 2024, The Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage (HSEECH) Fund supported 5 projects. This is the story about "Beezantium" project implemented by Greek organisation Ambelli. Beezantium is a cultural heritage and community development initiative interlacing Byzantine culture, apiculture, and the life of bees. Launched by the non-profit organisation Ambelli, Beezantium draws inspiration from the holy icon, - [Meet the Grantees of the Second Call](https://headleyseefund.org/meet-the-grantees-of-the-second-call/) - The Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage Fund is pleased to announce the results of its second open call for project proposals. This year’s call drew remarkable interest from across the region, with 86 applications submitted by museums, cultural institutions, and civil society organizations from 11 eligible Southeast European countries. The overwhelming response highlights both the - [Youtube recording - Learn About the Funding from the Headley SEE CH Fund](https://headleyseefund.org/learn-about-the-funding-from-the-headley-see-ch-fund-2/) - You could not join the info session that explained the propositions of the second call for the Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage Fund?No worries, here is the recording! You have seen the recording but you still have doubts?Ok, write to Fund’s Coordinator Milena Milošević Micić at milena.m.micic@gmail.com for any additional explanations. Start designing your partnership - [Learn About the Funding from the Headley SEE CH Fund](https://headleyseefund.org/learn-about-the-funding-from-the-headley-see-ch-fund/) - Join us for an info session for the second call for proposals within the Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage Fund. On March 5, 2025 (at 14 CET), we will introduce the second call of the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund and provide essential details for potential applicants. This session will cover: Eligibility criteria and funding - [Second Open Call for Applications: The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund](https://headleyseefund.org/second-open-call-for-applications-the-headley-see-cultural-heritage-fund/) - The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund is pleased to announce the second call for applications from organizations dedicated to the conservation and celebration of cultural heritage in South-eastern Europe. We are seeking innovative and impactful projects that align with our areas of support and contribute towards our cross-sectoral themes. Read more... - [Visibility Guidelines for The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund](https://headleyseefund.org/visibility-guidelines-for-the-headley-southeast-europe-cultural-heritage-fund/) - Visibility Guidelines for The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund Visibility Guidelines for The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund are designed to ensure consistent and effective communication for all activities funded by The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund. Their goal is to enhance the fund’s visibility, ensure transparency, and highlight the impact of - [Meet the 2024 Grantees of the First Call](https://headleyseefund.org/meet-the-2024-grantees-of-the-first-call/) - Five projects supported with 34.000 euros as the result of the first public call will be implemented by five diverse organisations. It is our honor to present to you the 2024 guarantees: - [Celebrating 25 Years of Discovery: Golemo Gradiste Archaeological Site Exhibition Opens](https://headleyseefund.org/celebrating-25-years-of-discovery-golemo-gradiste-archaeological-site-exhibition-opens/) - On June 24, 2024, the Archaeological Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia opened an exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of archaeological research at the Golemo Gradište site, near the village of Konjuh, Kratovo.The anniversary exhibition highlights the findings and significance of this lon g-term research project, making knowledge accessible both to local visitors and - [Art workshop “Morska posla / Works of the Sea”](https://headleyseefund.org/art-workshop-morska-posla-works-of-the-sea/) - PI Museum and Gallery Tivat in cooperation with the NGO “Children of Tivat” – “Creative Corner”, and with the support of the “Balkan Museum Network” organized an art workshop for children and contributed by participating in this year’s 3rd Wind Festival organized by JK “Delfin”. in cooperation and with the support of Tivat Municipality and - [Five Projects Receive Funding Under the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund!](https://headleyseefund.org/five-projects-receive-funding-under-the-headley-see-cultural-heritage-fund/) - We are happy to announce the results of the first call within the Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund for 2024.A total of 46 applications were submitted, and 40 of them were taken into consideration in line with the eligibility criteria.The external Evaluation Committee had the difficult task of assessing excellent initiatives and projects, but - [Accessible interpretation of The Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia' collection](https://headleyseefund.org/accessible-interpretation-of-the-archaeological-museum-of-north-macedonia-collection/) - Based on the recommendation from the "Access Survey Report" BMN member museum "The Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia" implemented a number of very interesting activities as a significant step in increasing its accessibility. This professional approach and concept was first implemented almost two years ago at the Bitola Institute and Museum and in 2019 contextualized - [Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund Announces New Funding Opportunity for South-Eastern European Heritage Projects](https://headleyseefund.org/headley-see-cultural-heritage-fund-announces-new-funding-opportunity-for-south-eastern-european-heritage-projects/) - The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund is excited to announce an open call for applications, inviting dedicated organizations from Southeast Europe to engage in groundbreaking projects focused on conserving and celebrating cultural heritage. This initiative represents a critical effort to enhance sustainability, inclusivity, and regional cooperation in the heritage sector. The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage - [Four museum projects receive support](https://headleyseefund.org/four-museum-projects-receive-support/) - We are happy to announce that four museums have received support from BMN Small Grants 2022 scheme, thanks to financial support of the Headley Trust UK. They are very excited to start with activities and we wish them a lot of fun, learning and great partnerships! Museum of African Art, Belgrade - "Kanga and kitenge - [Safe_learning@museum](https://headleyseefund.org/safe_learningmuseum/) - History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina implemented a serious of workshops in cooperation with the Catholic School Center Saint Joseph from Sarajevo. The museum team developing three prototype workshops in psychology, human rights and literature, relating the content to the topics in the school’s curriculum. 95% of 70 young people between 15 and 18 years - [MuZEH Lab Jorgan and Artisans-lost nostalgia](https://headleyseefund.org/muzeh-lab-jorgan-and-artisans-lost-nostalgia/) - Is not always easy deepening into nostalgia, but when it comes to Jorgans-Quilts, then the conversation is pleasant, especially as women are emotionally connected with this beautiful, creative and everyday object. MuZEH Lab has undertaken some deepen interviews-conversation inside our Lab room for the purpose of collecting the narratives about this particular house item used - [Children color history of Jablanica](https://headleyseefund.org/children-color-history-of-jablanica/) - The Museum „Battle for the Wounded on Neretva River“ Jablanica realized the project „Creating Interpretive Coloring Books“ by implementing two workshops and publishing their first coloring book. The participants of the first workshop, members of local NGO Art Assocciation “Neretva”, made drawings for the coloring book. The drawings were later digitalized, described in both Bosnian - [The Bag Full of Toys](https://headleyseefund.org/the-bag-full-of-toys/) - War Childhood Museum from Sarajevo (WCM) selected stories about museum objects and printed them in Braille. Also replicas of toys that are museum objects were produced. An inclusive workshop inspired by the Museum's collection was held. The workshop aimed to make different stories and objects accessible to museums's participants, blind and partially sighted children and - [Khanga and Kitenge Textiles Interpretation](https://headleyseefund.org/khanga-and-kitenge-textiles-interpretation/) - Museum of African Art, Belgrade The objective of the project carried out at the Museum of African Art was to explore and produce new forms of heritage interpretation pertaining to colourful industrial textiles called khanga and kitenge, which are widely used on the African continent: the khanga cloth is a staple piece of clothing in - [BMN Small Grants 2023: The Call for Proposals](https://headleyseefund.org/6418-2/) - We are inviting members to apply to a competitive public call under “Small grants 2023” scheme. Up to 1.200 EUR will be granted to up to 5 member museums in one or more thematic areas: Collection care Audience engagement Heritage interpretation The topics can be viewed from the perspective of taking care of endangered heritage - [Projects implemented with the support of BMN Small Grants fund](https://headleyseefund.org/projects-implemented-with-the-support-from-bmn-small-grants-fund/) - We are very happy to inform you that six museum projects have received funding from BMN Small Grants 2023, thanks to generous support of the Hedley Trust UK. Congratulations to the following institutions are their inspiring projects: MuZEH Lab - Toys and Plays and the forgotten childhood Museum Society of Montenegro - Heritage touch Museum - [Zenica City Museum – Playing Middle Ages](https://headleyseefund.org/zenica-city-museum-playing-middle-ages/) - Writen by: Vedrana Arsenić, Zenica City Museum Zenica City Museum has been nurturing the concept of an open museum for years. One of the most important components of this type of activity and influence is interactive work with the audience, especially with children. We constantly strive, through various activities, to include our youngest audience in - [BMN Small Grants 2024: The Call for Proposals](https://headleyseefund.org/bmn-small-grants-2024-the-call-for-proposals/) - The final call for small grants projects is out and we are inviting member museums to apply to a competitive public call under “Small grants 2024” scheme. Did you know that through the Balkan Museum Network more than 50 projects were supported since 2010? Member institutions can apply for project ideas in one or more - [Museum of Vojvodina, Picture book Who’s been nibbling?](https://headleyseefund.org/museum-of-vojvodina-picture-book-whos-been-nibbling/) - The Museum of Vojvodina has one of the oldest pedagogical services in the Republic of Serbia. Museum pedagogues and educators create programs for different categories of audience, but the most beautiful and favorite programs are those created for the youngest visitors. Although several publications for children have been published, for the first time we are - [Youth Museum Theatre - a program for adolescents](https://headleyseefund.org/youth-museum-theatre-a-program-for-adolescents/) - In the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, adolescents are common visitors during organized high-school visits, but we lack their self-motivated visits. With this program (implemented from September until December 2023) we wanted to make the contents of our museum's collection more relevant to the life experiences of adolescents and encourage them to think in - [Winners of the Small Grants 2024 Call](https://headleyseefund.org/winners-of-the-small-grants-2024-call/) - After evaluating 8 received applications in line with evaluation criteria and available budget, we are happy to inform you that in the next period 5 museum members will implement their projects. We wish to thank the Headley Trust UK for their financial support and making this re-granting scheme to cultural heritage institutions possible. We are - [Heritage Touch](https://headleyseefund.org/heritage-touch/) - The "Heritage Touch" project was designed for blind individuals, who are among the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of museum visitors. In an effort to improve accessibility for blind people in Montenegrin museums, the Museum Society collaborated with the Natural History Museum of Montenegro, the Homeland Museum of Pljevlja, the Museum and Gallery of Tivat, - [Awarded projects](https://headleyseefund.org/awarded-projects/) - Here you can find the list of institutions (and titles of their projects) that were the most successful applications to CHwB's Call for Project Proposals. - [Call for Project Proposals](https://headleyseefund.org/call-for-project-proposals/) - CHwB, funded by SIDA and Stavros Niarchos Foundation (as part of its initiative to develop disability inclusion in museums in the Western Balkans) is offering grants to museums in the Western Balkans region in three key themes: Involvement, engagement, participation for access and inclusion of disabled people Social justice Negotiating the Past/Storytelling The Call for - [Seven projects to be implemented until the end of 2014](https://headleyseefund.org/seven-projects-to-be-implemented-until-the-end-of-2014/) - Through the activities of CHwB and with the financial support of government of Sweden and Stavros Niarchos Foundation (as part of its initiative to develop disability inclusion in museums in the Western Balkans) we are happy to announce that following museums will be awarded grants of up to €4.000: Museum: Title of the project: History - [Children in culture](https://headleyseefund.org/children-in-culture/) - Under the small grants programme of the Balkan Museum Network, Museum of Tešanj is currently implementing a project „Children in Culture“, that aims to, by creating a favorable environment, socially empower and integrate families with children with disabilities into the local community through creative workshops. Project started with implementation in June 2014 and will be - [Return Memories of the Old Ohrid Fishing Boat](https://headleyseefund.org/return-memories-of-the-old-ohrid-fishing-boat/) - Project „Return Memories of the Old Ohrid Fishing Boat“ is in the process of implementation by the National Institute for Protection of Monuments of Culture and Museum – Ohrid, as one of the seven projects funded under the small grants programme by the Balkan Museum Network. Old Ohrid Fishing Boat tells an interesting history of - [“Mitrovica je t'aime”](https://headleyseefund.org/mitrovica-je-taime/) - “Mitrovica je t'aime” is a project implemented by the Museum of Mitrovica, under the Negotiating and Past/Storytelling category of a small grants programme of the Balkan Museum Network. Project aims to raise the awareness on the cultural diversity of the city, from a bright/positive opinions from different ethnicities living in Mitrovica, with a collection of - ["Touch the History"](https://headleyseefund.org/touch-the-history/) - History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina has dedicated to make museum more accessible to blind and partially sighted persons, through the project “Touch the History.” On the beginning of the project, they have significantly reduce ticket price for the persons with disabilities (80% reduction). In a following period, together with consultants from Balkan Museum Access - [Call for Museum Projects!](https://headleyseefund.org/call-for-museum-projects/) - Are you a museum from the western Balkans? And you want to cooperate with other museums or civil society organizations or artists in solving a problem of your local community? If you would like to develop your project management capacities, If you support values of the Balkan Museum Network and the Cultural Heritage without - [Finalisation of seven museum projects for access and inclusion](https://headleyseefund.org/finalisation-of-seven-museum-projects-for-access-and-inclusion/) - Hundreds of people from the Western Balkans participated in different activities organized and implemented by members of the Balkan Museum Network in the last two years. Nenad Vukeljić from Zrenjanin (Serbia) is one of them. As a member of a local organization of blind and visually impaired people, Nenad participated in activities that he describes - [Museum in a Suitcase – Workshop in the National Museum for disabled children](https://headleyseefund.org/museum-in-a-suitcase-workshop-in-the-national-museum-for-disabled-children/) - As one of the projects that was implemented as part of Cultural Heritage without Borders and Balkan Museum Network’s activities on improving access in the museums in the western Balkans, the National Museum of BiH has been one of the museums that has in 2011 created a museum in a suitcase. This educational tool has - [Institutions that have submitted the applications to the Call for Project Proposals](https://headleyseefund.org/institutions-that-have-submitted-the-applications-to-the-call-for-project-proposals/) - Thank you all for submitting the project proposal to the call for projects! Please find bellow the list of the institutions that have submitted the proposal. All applicants will be informed about the results of the evaluation until 15 May. Stay tuned for more information. National Institute for Protection of Monuments of Culture and Museum - [Five museum projects to be implemented until the end of 2015](https://headleyseefund.org/five-museum-projects-to-be-implemented-until-the-end-of-2015/) - Through the activities of the Balkan Museum Network and Cultural Heritage without Borders Bosnia and Herzegovina, five museum projects will be awarded a financial grants of up to € 3.000. The projects will be realized with the financial support of the Government of Sweden. We are happy to announce that following projects will be funded: - ["Stories from the past" for better inclusion](https://headleyseefund.org/stories-from-the-past-for-better-inclusion/) - “I believe that with this project we got new visitors, and more important new friends of the museum. Zenica City Museum employees who were involved in the project learned more about accessibility and work with disabled persons”, said Vedrana Mioč, from Zenica City Museum who coordinated the project “Stories from the past”. “Stories from the - [“MAA for all, all to the MAA”](https://headleyseefund.org/maa-for-all-all-to-the-maa/) - Every year, Balkan Museum Network launches a call to fund small projects implemented by museums across the Balkans. One of the five museums supported in 2015 was the Museum of African Art from Belgrade, with the project “MAA for all, all to the MAA – a special program for elderly”. The project was improving the - [Funds for Compelling and Innovative Museum Projects
](https://headleyseefund.org/funds-for-compelling-and-innovative-museum-projects/) - The Balkan Museum Network is launching Call for Small grants. If you have an idea for project in one of these four categories: Access and inclusion of Deaf and disabled people Activism and social justice Public engagement and community voices Risk preparedness You should apply for this call! Download Call for Proposals and read carefully Guidelines. For full submission - [Three museums projects to start implementing, Small grants 2016](https://headleyseefund.org/three-projects-to-start-implementing-in-june-through-bmn-small-grants-assistance/) - For the fifth time, Balkan Museum Network has been offering an opportunity to it's members to gain support for their project idea through the small grants assistance mechanism. Through more than thirty projects implemented since its establishment in 2006, BMN has supported project that raise the level of access and inclusion to culture and heritage, - [Funds for Compelling and Innovative Museum Projects](https://headleyseefund.org/funds-compelling-innovative-museum-projects-2-2/) - For the fourth year in a row, Balkan Museum Network (BMN) and Cultural Heritage without Borders in BiH (CHwB BiH) are organizing small grants scheme. ✓ If your museum is member of the Balkan Museum Network, ✓ If you want to cooperate with partners (another museum or non-museum organisation), ✓ If you would like to - [Museum4all – Museum2go](https://headleyseefund.org/museum4all-museum2go/) - More than 200 people were engaged in a cross-border project titled “Museum4all – Museum2go”, implemented by the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac and National Institution Institute and Museum Bitola. “Museum4all – Museum2go” is one of the three Balkan Museum Network’s awarded projects in 2016. The project aimed to increase accessibility of collections of both museums by - [A Corner Where Magic Happens](https://headleyseefund.org/corner-magic-happens/) - The History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina has opened a special corner to host children who visit this institution, organized an exhibition and several workshops for autistic children. The History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina as one of Balkan Museum Network’s grantees has implemented a set of activities within the project „(HI)STORY FUNHOUSE“ focused on - [Small Grants for the Best Museum Project 2017](https://headleyseefund.org/small-grants-best-museum-projects/) - 16 member museums of the Balkan Museum Network applied on the Small Grants call with project ideas focused on access and inclusion of Deaf and disabled people in museums, and digitization in museums. Three out of 16 applications were granted and these are projects of the National Museum of Leskovac (Serbia), the National Historical Museum - [One MUSEUM – a lot of HOPE](https://headleyseefund.org/one-museum-lot-hope/) - The National Museum of Leskovac is implementing a project that will bring closer disabled children of this town to the Museum and their heritage. The project “One museum – a lot of hope is focused on providing equal access of disabled people to culture and the Museum, as well as improving their social integration. Inclusive - [Small grants 2018](https://headleyseefund.org/small-grants-2018/) - APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL GRANTS 2018 ARE OPEN! If you have developed a projects proposal dealing with either access and inclusion of Deaf and disabled people in museums or interpretation of cultural heritage, apply to CHwB B&H and BMN grant. Maximum total amount requested can be up to 4.000 EUR. A maximum of four projects would - [Inclusive workshops and the digitisation process](https://headleyseefund.org/inclusive-workshops-digitisation-process/) - Zenica City Museum finalized the implementation of the project "3D MUSE" which produced new museum services, developed educational activities and material, as well as improved the museum infrastructure and established new partnership, involving around 200 persons in total. The results of the project are a good basis for the continuation of the digitisation process of - [Awarded small grants 2018 to five museum projects](https://headleyseefund.org/small-grants-2018-2/) - Since 2013, Cultural Heritage without Borders has used grants from different donors to finance and administer the Small Grants programm of the Balkan Museum Network. In the last five years 27 projects have been funded with more than 100.000 euros. 2018 call, just like the previous two, has been enabled with the support of the - [Museum of Vojvodina in Novi sad improves its access](https://headleyseefund.org/museum-of-vojvodina-in-novi-sad-improves-its-access/) - Museum of Vojvodina hosted two access consultants Lejla Agic and Dr Irena Ruzin from the Balkan Museum Access Group in 2018. The recommendation which had immediate implications on improved access was improving the existing orientation in the museum building. With the financial help of the Headley Trust UK Museum of Vojvodina installed 25 direction signage - [Accessible museum web site and catalogue in Braille](https://headleyseefund.org/accessible-museum-web-site-and-catalogue-in-braille/) - The National Museum of Secret Surveillance: “House of Leaves” has improved the services of the museum for disabled people, especially for visually impaired visitors. The official website of the museum was made readable for the blind people with the assistance of IT experts. New multimedia content is produced and published on the front page of - [Fifth member museum conducts Access Survey](https://headleyseefund.org/fifth-member-museum-conducts-access-survey/) - The Archeological Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia is the fifth member of the BMN to undergo the process of access survey. Two access consultants from BMAG (Bakan Museums Access Group) Irena Ruzin and Milena Milosevic Micic conducted a field visit to the museum interviewing the management and the staff and identifying existing barriers - [Call for Applications for BMN Small Grants 2020](https://headleyseefund.org/small-grants-2020/) - APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL GRANTS 2020 ARE OPEN! BMN invites member museums to apply for the call with project proposals in one or more thematic areas: Audience engagement Collection care Heritage interpretation To qualify for funding, a project must: Be submitted by a members of the Balkan Museum Network (institution that has paid a membership fee - [Support of The Headley Trust UK](https://headleyseefund.org/restarting-small-grants-scheme/) - We are very grateful for the support of The Headley Trust UK for the grant of £13,500 in the period 2020/21 (May 2020 - March 2022) that will be invested in BMN's small grants scheme (up to £1,000 funds per member museum). The Headley Trust UK has supported BMN in the past with a two - [Increasing museum access](https://headleyseefund.org/increasing-museum-access/) - Archaeological Museum of Republic of North Macedonia produced ten tactile images with Braille, displayed in the exhibition area near the original artifacts, with one main reason – increasing the inclusiveness. Taking an advantage of the Covid-19 situation the museum has published educational videos in sign language on museum’s social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). - [Applications For Small Grants 2021](https://headleyseefund.org/applications-for-small-grants-2021/) - We are inviting member museums to apply to a competitive public call under “Small grants 2021” scheme. Up to 1.100 EUR will be granted to up to 5 member museums in one or more thematic areas: Audience engagement Collection care Heritage interpretation To qualify for funding, a project must: Be submitted by members of the - [Doll's talks - exciting puppet show in Museum of Vojvodina](https://headleyseefund.org/dolls-talks-exciting-puppet-show-in-museum-of-vojvodina/) - Museum of Vojvodina implemented the project Doll's talks, a breakthrough in interpreting the heritage in the museum. For the first time, the elements of the puppet theater are used as a means to make a visit to the Museum more dynamic and interesting. The basic idea of ​​the project is to present certain museum stories, - [Five new museum projects](https://headleyseefund.org/five-exciting-museum-projects/) - Small Grants 2021 are granted to five member museums. Read summaries of their projects that will be implemented with the financial support of Headley Trust UK.Our colleagues are very excited to be starting with these activities. We will bring news about the projects in the following months. National Institution Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for - [Digitization as protection of museum artifacts](https://headleyseefund.org/digitization-as-protection-of-museum-artifacts/) - The Homeland Museum in Visoko has started digitization of the museum artifacts: the legacy of Marica Vojnović, which consists of a collection of photographs, furniture, textile furniture and a collection of sacral objects from the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. The objects will be protected in a digital form in which - [FOCUS - Fostering of Capacities for Unique Senses for visitors](https://headleyseefund.org/focus-fostering-of-capacities-for-unique-senses-for-visitors/) - The Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence has realized the project "FOCUS - Fostering of Capacities for Unique Senses for visitors”. The project had many results, such as access survey process and the report; the production of ten tactile images; production of the audio materijal; production of the video materials with sign language translation; - [Museums Kotor and Secondary Maritime School Kotor discuss long tradition of maritime sciences](https://headleyseefund.org/museums-kotor-and-secondary-maritime-school-kotor-discuss-long-tradition-of-maritime-sciences/) - PI Museums Kotor - Museum of the City of Perast is realizing the project "Long tradition of maritime sciences" in cooperation with the Secondary Maritime School Kotor. The cooperation between museum and school aimed at spreading knowledge on intangible and material heritage of the Perast museum and Boka Kotorska, history, way of life, seafaring, maritime ## Pages - [Home](https://headleyseefund.org/) - The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund (the Fund) was established in February 2024 following the success of the Headley Small Grants Scheme. The Fund aims to extend our support for the cultural heritage of South East Europe (SEE) and to ensure our grants meet the needs of local people and the heritage sector. - [Second Open Call for Applications: The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund](https://headleyseefund.org/open-call-for-applications-the-headley-see-cultural-heritage-fund/) - The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund is pleased to announce an open call for applications from organizations dedicated to the conservation and celebration of cultural heritage in South-eastern Europe. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://headleyseefund.org/faq/) - Unlock the Potential of Your Cultural Heritage Projects: Apply for The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund’s Public Call Are you passionate about cultural heritage and eager to make a significant impact with your projects? The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund is excited to invite applications for our latest Public Call, designed specifically to support and - [Visibility Guidelines for The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund](https://headleyseefund.org/visibility-guidelines-for-the-headley-southeast-europe-cultural-heritage-fund/) - Visibility Guidelines for The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund Visibility Guidelines for The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund are designed to ensure consistent and effective communication for all activities funded by The Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund. Their goal is to enhance the fund’s visibility, ensure transparency, and highlight the impact of - [News](https://headleyseefund.org/news/) - News Since 2010 members of the BMN have implemented more then 40 projects. For inspiration and information about previous projects please visit BMN website… July 30, 2026 Results of the Headley SEE CH Fund’s Third Call After reviewing 83 submitted applications, we are happy to announce that the following 9 projects and organisations will receive - [Privacy Policy](https://headleyseefund.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Last Updated On 25-Apr-2024This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Balkan Museum Network, Kralja Tvrtka 7/2 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 71 000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, email: info[at]bmuseums.net, on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://headleyseefund.org ). By accessing or using - [Contact](https://headleyseefund.org/contact/) - Contact us Balkan Museum Network Address: Kralja Tvrtka 7/2 71 000 SarajevoBOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINAEmail:info@bmuseums.netOpens in your application Facebook Youtube Linkedin Instagram Fill out the contact form for more info: Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) - [About](https://headleyseefund.org/about/) - Why we created this Fund The Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund (the Fund) was established in February 2024 following the success of the Headley Small Grants Scheme. The Fund aims to extend our support for the cultural heritage of South East Europe (SEE) and to ensure our grants meet the needs of local people and - [Sample Page](https://headleyseefund.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://headleyseefund.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Small Grants](https://headleyseefund.org/category/small-grants/) - [News and activities](https://headleyseefund.org/category/news-and-activities/) - [Headley Trust UK](https://headleyseefund.org/category/headley-trust-uk/) ## Tags - [access and inclusion](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/access-and-inclusion/) - [MSD projects](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/msd-projects/) - [activism](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/activism/) - [call](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/call/) - [community voices](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/community-voices/) - [internationalism](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/internationalism/) - [interpretation](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/interpretation/) - [projects](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/projects/) - [social justice](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/social-justice/) - [wellbeing](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/wellbeing/) - [Museum in a suitcase](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/museum-in-a-suitcase/) - [examples of museum projects](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/examples-of-museum-projects/) - [small grants](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/small-grants/) - [mentorship](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/mentorship/) - [Stavros Niarchos Foundation](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/stavros-niarchos-foundation/) - [access](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/access/) - [digitization](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/digitization/) - [inclusion](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/inclusion/) - [Homeland Museum of Knjaževac](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/homeland-museum-of-knjazevac/) - [Institute and Museum Bitola](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/institute-and-museum-bitola/) - [Museum4all – Museum2go](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/museum4all-museum2go/) - [National Museum of Leskovac](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/national-museum-of-leskovac/) - [access survey](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/access-survey/) - [BMAG](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/bmag/) - [headley](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/headley/) - [Headley Trust UK](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/headley-trust-uk/) - [Call 2020](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/call-2020/) - [Kotor](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/kotor/) - [education](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/education/) - [schools](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/schools/) - [Museum education](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/museum-education/) - [Dementia](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/dementia/) - [results](https://headleyseefund.org/tag/results/)