The immoveable cultural property needs to fall under the definition of cultural heritage and needs to have existed for 50 years or more as per the Cultural Heritage Act of Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who can apply? The Voluntary Organisation must be based in Malta or Gozo and operating in the Maltese islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants must qualify as one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to download guidelines and regulations applicable for the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to download the template of the application form (this template is only for information purposes, applications need to be submitted through the system)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The deadline to apply is Tuesday 6th February 2024 at noon<\/strong>. Late applications cannot be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants are required to register<\/a> a new profile as from January 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> to apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Deadline:<\/strong> 6th February 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ranking Order 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> G\u0127aqda Dilettanti Knisja ta\u2019 Lapsi, San \u0120ijan VO\/1891<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS12-24-3564<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Introibo ad Altare Dei: Restoration and Conservation of Altars in the Old Parish Church of St. Julian<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac10,760<\/p>\n\n\n\n The phrase\/chant “Introibo ad altare Dei” was often used in the traditional Latin rite, representing the priest’s approach to the altar at the beginning of the mass. The act of going to the altar is symbolic of drawing near to the sacred space where the central ritual of the Catholic faith, the Holy Eucharist, takes place. The altar symbolizes the presence of God and the sacrificial nature of the Mass. Within the Old Parish Church of St Julian one can find six altars. This restoration and conservation project will focus on the high altar and the altars dedicated to The Ascension of Our Lord<\/em> and The Blessed Virgin of the Rosary. <\/em>The proposed intervention will ensure that all original features are conserved and maintained, keeping in mind the historic, structural, religious and aesthetic individuality of each altar. The process of conservation will include washing with non-ionic detergents, cleaning tests, removal of loose marble fragments and their re-attachment with an adhesive within their original location. Pre-consolidation of cracks and loose pieces and mechanical cleaning might also be required. Further chemical cleaning will be undertaken on specific marble types and open mortar joints will be filled with a fine conservation-grade mortar. Large marble losses and missing pieces will be tackled by a third party marmista. Finally, a protective coating will be applied to the various marbles and minor chromatic integrations will be carried out at the discretion of the conservator in order to reduce the visual disturbance of stains and in-fills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> Fondazzjoni G\u0127all-Patrimonju Kulturali Tal-Ar\u010bidjo\u010besi Ta\u2019 Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS13-24-3566<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of the Altar of the Chapel of Saint Ann \u2013 Jesuits Church, Valletta<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project consists of the conservation and restoration of the wooden gilded altar in the Chapel of Saint Ann within the Jesuit’s Church in Valletta. The altar dates back to at least the mid-17th century, and therefore is one of the oldest extant examples of altars still in cultic use in Malta. Its function as a visible reliquary evidences the devotional practices of the Counter-reformation in Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> So\u010bjet\u00e0 Storiko Kulturali Vittoriosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS32-24-3656<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Conservation and Restoration of the altarpiece of the Assumption of the BVM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The majestic painting of the Assumption of the Virgin is adorning the south transept of the St Lawrence Martyr Parish Church in Birgu. It has a date inscribed at the lower left side of the painting, stating it was executed in 1667. This places the painting into the Maltese Baroque context primarily dominated by Mattia Preti and Stefano Erardi. The commissioner and the executioner of the painting are unfortunately unknown, though we know that it once graced a nearby church dedicated to the Assumption until 1877 when it was demolished to make place for the chapter hall. The painting is sectioned into two tiers, the upper part represents the ascension of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels and cherubs and the bottom tier groups the twelve apostles. The style is very reminiscent to the Bolognese school, especially recalling the same subject painted in 1597 by Guido Reni. The Madonna prevails in the overall composition. The movimented figures at the bottom aid in the theatrical rendition. The artist has gifted the apostles special iconographical features aiding the viewer to recognise each one. The painting has certainly an important part in the Maltese Baroque context, expanding the oeuvre of artworks and artists enriching our local artistic treasure. This in turn will contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge of scholars aiming in studying our local artistic context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Si\u0121\u0121iewi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS04-24-3537<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of Lady Immaculate painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac11,564<\/p>\n\n\n\n This project seeks to conserve and restore an old Painting in one of the main altars of the Siggiewi Parish Church depicting the Holy Family whilst educating our local community on the value and importance of conservation and restoration of our local heritage. The painting is located within the local Parish church in Si\u0121\u0121iewi. It is the centre piece of the side-chapel inside the church and is on clear display to all church patrons and visitors throughout the year. It carries a lot of devotion throughout the year. A lot of people from within the local community and beyond go to light up candles during the year and pray for blessings for their departed loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> So\u010bjet\u00e0 Dun Filippu Borgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS31-24-3653<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Completing the restoration of the clock at Saint Paul\u2019s Church, Birkirkara<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac3,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n The St Paul’s Church clock in Birkirkara was manufactured by Michelangelo Sapiano in 1891. Sapiano is synonymous with Maltese clock-making and mechanical inventions. Through the acquisition of funds from Arts Council Malta, an auto winding system was constructed and custom-fitted underneath the clock’s movement without disrupting its original identity. This system automatically winds up the clock periodically without any manual intervention requirements. The current project is meant to compliment the enhancement of the clock’s current condition by replacing the chiming assembly (hammers and related mechanisms) with more appropriate weather resistant components and carrying out restoration works of the clock dial on the fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> G\u0127aqda Mu\u017cikali Sant\u2019Andrija – Luqa<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS19-24-3612<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Biebna<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded: \u20ac15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project involves the restoration of the doors located on the fa\u00e7ade of the Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneficiary:<\/strong> Fondazzjoni Wirt Kulturali Vittoriosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS27-24-3647<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of the Bradella St. Lawrence Statue<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac14,998<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wooden base (bankun\/bradella) supporting the titular statue in the historical church of St Lawrence, Birgu, dates back to 1903. It is of great artistic value, attesting to the refined tastes and the skills of the woodworking craftsmen who lived in Vittoriosa throughout the centuries. It is by all means considered to be an artistic masterpiece of work in exquisite artisanship. It was designed by Alfonso Maria Pace, who directed the execution of the work, while Lorenzo Roffini patiently and incessantly worked for over two years on it to complete it. He was helped by Francesco Azzopardi. Unfortunately, the wooden base was severely damaged in one of the many air raids on the city of Birgu during the Second World War. It was shattered to pieces, but fortunately, all the pieces of the ruined masterpiece were painstakingly collected and eventually after the war handed over to Lorenzo Zammit, who with admirable skill and infinite patience, embarked on the intricate task of putting together these fragments. With the passing of years, the wooden base sustained further damage, mainly through mishandling and the infestation of wood worms that throughout the years recklessly ate at the elaborate woodwork, causing extensive damage. It is for this reason that it is in dire need of restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Results 2022 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Deadline: <\/strong>16th November 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ranking Order 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant:<\/strong> Konfraternit\u00e0 tas-Santissimu Sagrament, Qrendi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS27-22-2177<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of the Santa Marija Niche<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Santa Marija niche in the Parish Church of Qrendi has been in place since 1837. Throughout the years, several interventions have changed the complexity of the niche in its entirety. The Konfraternit\u00e0 tas-Santissimu Sagrament<\/em> is committed to restore and preserve the heritage left by our ancestors. The Konfraternit\u00e0<\/em> therefore asked the Archbishop’s Curia for the necessary permissions to restore and preserve the Santa Marija niche in the best possible manner. Gladly, the recourse submitted by the Qrendi Parish Priest was accepted, and thus the niche can be restored in its entirety. The Konfraternit\u00e0<\/em> is suggesting that the operational aspect of the niche is revisited in a way that reduces the risks of damage to the statue and pedestal. Moreover, it is being proposed that an intervention be carried out on the niche in a way to restore a correct impression of the original aesthetic qualities of the artefact, thus improving its legibility and appreciation. On the inside, a conservation intervention is proposed to conserve the wall painted decorations and to prevent any further losses and deterioration. The intervention shall include the careful detachment of the wood batons still attached to the niche walls, as well as the consolidation of the painting support. The inside of the artefact shall then be decorated with a new ‘damask’ fabric attached to wooden frames that are easily relocated, if need be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant: <\/strong>Ar\u010bikonfraternit\u00e0 tas-Santissmu Kur\u010bifiss, il-Belt Valletta<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS26-22-2164<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> To restore, conserve and revive Baroque paintings by Gio. Nic. Buhagiar and G. D\u2019Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n During a recent inspection on the 300-year-old oil on canvas, \u2018La Piet\u00e0\u2019 by Giovanni Nicola Buhagiar, it was discovered that it has an active infestation of the biscuit beetle, which has severely damaged the painting by eating away the organic adhesive between the original canvas and the relining canvas that was made with rabbit skin glue and flour. Consequently, the support of the painting, i.e. the canvas, has been severely damaged in such a way that the canvas painting can collapse. The condition of the painting is extremely dramatic, and in fact the canvas started to tear off by its weight in a span of a few days. This surely requires a delicate intervention to save the painting. \u2018Christ in the garden of Olives\u2019 by Giuseppe D’Arena (1702) is one of a set of 4 paintings representing the \u2018Sorrowful Mysteries\u2019 and which are very reminiscent of Preti. This painting was heavily repainted due to severe damage and as it stands, it is virtually unrecognisable as a D’Arena work. The aim of this intervention is to uncover as much as possible the original layer and to restore it back to its glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant:<\/strong> SKALI Gudja<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS31-22-2233<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of the Trinity Altar Piece Painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac11,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The proposed project entails the conservation and restoration of the altarpiece dedicated to the Holy Trinity and to St Francis of Paola, located within the Parish of the Assumption, Gudja. The conservation-restoration treatments being proposed are aimed first at stabilising the oil on canvas painting and at stopping ongoing deterioration processes. Apart from stabilising the painting, reversing past unprofessional interventions and thus prolonging its life as much as possible, treatments are also aimed at allowing the viewer to appreciate the original hues applied by the artist which are currently obscured by past altered retouchings and by aged varnish coatings. Restoration treatments are aimed at making the altarpiece more legible as was intended by the artist. and hence at allowing scholars and art historians to better study this important artwork. Ultimately the project will further enrich the Gudja Parish Church and will further contribute to saving the artistic legacy of our islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant:<\/strong> Fondazzjoni g\u0127all-Patrimonju Kulturali tal-Ar\u010bidjo\u010besi ta\u2019 Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS27-22-2229<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoring the Tamburini Church Organ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac11,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restoration and conservation of the Tamburini Organ in the Parish Church of Mqabba shall restore a part of history. The Tamburini organ is the only surviving manual Tamburini Organ in Malta. The organ was installed in Mqabba Parish Church in 1948, as part of the regeneration works on the Mqabba Parish Church after it had suffered the bombing in WWII on the 9th of April 1942. Its restoration is divided into three phases. This project focuses on the third phase which includes dismantling of all metal and wood pipes, restoration of the pipes (splits in wood, deformations in metal, cleaning. etc), restoration of the wind chests and Voicing and Tuning of the restored pipes. Apart from conserving such a fine piece, this project will also reinstate the magnificent voice at the Mqabba parish church, as it voices sacred music during mass celebrations and solemn ceremonies throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant:<\/strong> Senglean Organisation of Culture and Ecclesiastical Patrimony<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS20-22-2222<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Conservation and Restoration of the bronze attachments (column capital and base) and wooden, gilded and polychrome decorations of the Basilica of Senglea Tribune<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac14,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n This project consists in the cleaning, restoration, and conservation of the wooden and bronze decorations of the tribune adorning the Senglea Basilica. It also includes tests for adhesion and cleaning, infilling with resin wax over cracks, removal of aged past protective material, levelling, reintegration of losses of the paint layer and application of a protective coating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant:<\/strong> Fondazzjoni So\u010bjo-Kulturali Ambjentali<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS28-22-2230<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of the 17th<\/sup> century titular painting \u201cOur Lady of Perpetual Help\u201d attributed to Alessio Erardi<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac14,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attributed to Alessio Erardi, the titular painting of “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” (Il-Madonna tas-Sokkors<\/em>) was once part of the collection of the old church in Valletta and possibly sat over the choir for which the old church was dedicated. After the earthquake and the construction of the new church, the painting may have been transferred to the Oratory in a fixed frame over the altar. The painting is currently at risk with various impacts on the painting surface, the canvas and the frame. The extensive and intensive restoration includes a preliminary study and analysis phase, four (4) main phases of intervention, from preparation to remounting, and an interpretation as part of the thematic development of the Community Interpretation Centre at St. Augustine\u2019s. A section will be dedicated to the restoration process for didactic reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicant:<\/strong> Asso\u010bjazzjoni Patrimonju Tarxien<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference number:<\/strong> RFS23-22-2224<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Title:<\/strong> Restoration of the painting dedicated to Our Lady of Rosary (By Francesco Zahra \u2013 1770)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amount awarded:<\/strong> \u20ac9,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The parish church of Tarxien is decorated with several local artistic paintings, one of which is the painting dedicated to the Our Lady of the Rosary, work of Francesco Zahra (1770). This painting leads to the north facing chapel, measuring circa four by three metres. Following a professional assessment of the conservation state of this painting, it was unveiled that restoration is imminent. Through this project, the beneficiaries intend to appoint a professional restorer to conduct a proper conservation and restoration of the paintings that will result in the reinstation of the original colour and composition of Zahra’ s work. The long-term aim is to have the aesthetics and condition of the paintings preserved for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The applicant should be the legal representative of the organisation. Please make sure that you provide the Voluntary Organisation number of your organisation, and that you identify the person\/group of people leading the project, as applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Cultural organisations, in localities around Malta and Gozo, enrolled as Voluntary Organisations \u2013 including, but not limited to, band clubs, associations, and foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Enrolled Voluntary Organisations promoting and preserving cultural heritage (whether tangible or intangible) in a locality or region in Malta and Gozo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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