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Eschweg churches: who receives funding and who doesn't?
In the Werra-Meißner district, churches such as the Neustädter Church receive funding for renovation, while many other buildings will no longer receive any support in the future.
Eschweg churches: who receives funding and who doesn't?
Something is happening in Eschwege: the Gothic Neustädter Church can hope for financial support for renovation, while the Eschwege Market Church is left empty-handed. This decision is part of a comprehensive plan in which the Werra-Meißner parish has the next few years in mind. By 2035, the funds for the maintenance of church buildings are to be drastically reduced - by up to 50 percent. A rocky road, because only 30 percent of the buildings in the church districts will then still be eligible to apply for building maintenance funds HNA reported.
The challenge is clear: by the end of next year it must be decided which of the 68 identified buildings will be set to “green”. The state of structural preservation and distribution in the region play a crucial role. In addition to churches, some parishes and community centers can also be included on this list, even if they receive less funding. The aim is to create synergy effects, for example by sharing rooms with municipalities and clubs.
Rethinking required
As the deans put it, “It’s time to make a change.” Finding new uses for churches while maintaining the sacred character of these buildings is a challenge that presents communities with major tasks. Many churches are not only cultural but also architectural evidence and shape the landscape in Germany. Preserving these sites is often costly and therefore requires extensive support. The funding programs in Germany help communities cover maintenance and restoration costs financial-foerdermittel.de.
These programs include, among other things, the monument protection funding of the federal states, which supports up to 50 percent of the eligible costs, as well as programs from the German Foundation for Monument Protection, which are available for culturally important churches. The EU also offers funding for churches of European importance.
Commitment to preservation
The application of tax advantages for listed churches is another opportunity to finance the renovations. Up to 90 percent of the renovation costs can be claimed for tax purposes, provided the responsible monument protection authorities agree. Regional foundations and support associations are also committed to preserving the churches in their area. They are often indispensable partners when it comes to maintaining cultural and regional significance.
It becomes clear: the tasks are diverse and require good planning. Municipalities are required to document the condition of their buildings and research suitable funding programs in order to submit applications in a timely manner. Every support counts in the fight to preserve our historic buildings.