Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the timeline for approval of International assistance requests under the World Heritage Fund?

International assistance requests for Conservation & Management assistance or Preparatory assistance, for more than US$5,000:

• 31 October, year N: deadline for submission.
• January, year N+1: evaluation by a panel gathering the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee.

If the request is recommended for approval and is between US$5,001 and US$30,000, the approval takes place in February, maximum March, year N+1.
If the request is recommended for approval and is above US$30,000, the approval takes place in June/July, year N+1.

If the request is recommended for revision, 

• 31 March, year N+1: deadline for submission of the revised version. 
• April, year N+1: evaluation of the revised version by a panel gathering the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee.

If the request is recommended for approval and is between US$5,001 and US$30,000, the approval takes place in May, maximum June, year N+1.
If the request is recommended for approval and is above US$30,000, the approval takes place in June/July, year N+1.

International assistance requests for Emergency assistance, for more than US$5,000:

• no deadline for submission.
• evaluation by the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee through email consultation.

If the request is recommended for approval and is between US$5,001 and US$75,000, the approval takes place within 2 weeks.
If the request is recommended for approval and is above US$75,000, the approval takes place in June/July.

International assistance requests (any category) for US$5,000 or less:

• no deadline for submission.
• evaluation by the World Heritage Centre only.

If the request is recommended for approval, the approval takes place within a week.