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World Monuments Fund Commits $7 Million to 21 Heritage Projects for 2026

A U.S. call for Irreplaceable America nominations runs through March 20 with ten sites to be named July 2.

Overview

  • Selected projects span five continents and include 2025 Watch sites such as Qhapaq Ñan, Alcobaça’s terracotta sculptures, and Jewish heritage buildings in Debdou.
  • Work is structured into physical conservation, heritage management and community engagement, and training-focused initiatives.
  • Several projects address recent earthquake impacts at heritage sites on Japan’s Noto Peninsula and in Antakya, Türkiye.
  • Workforce development is a priority, including a Bridge to Crafts Careers cohort training New Orleans residents to care for Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2.
  • Funding support includes the AXA Foundation for Human Progress, Accor, the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust, the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation, and the Freeman Foundation.