The Leopold Kronenberg Foundation has consistently devoted much of its attention and grants to the protection of Polish cultural heritage. Projects financed in this area include search and identification of Nicolaus Copernicus' burial place or purchasing of objects of historical value to be made available to the general public as exhibits, such as the silver collection purchased and deposited with the National Museum. The Foundation also funds the Aleksander Gieysztor Award, a prestigious token of recognition offered annually to individuals or institutions for their contribution to the protection of Polish cultural heritage.