Athina I. Martinou Foundation gives in Greece with a clear preference for projects tied to the sea, islands, and coastal communities, alongside broader support for social welfare, health, education, culture, and the environment. Its giving combines larger institutional grants with targeted small-scale support, and it also runs a signature scholarship program for Merchant Marine Academy students, especially those facing socio-economic barriers. The foundation appears especially interested in practical, community-based initiatives that strengthen local island life, protect marine environments, and build opportunity in maritime education.
Mixed giving model: open grantmaking for nonprofits, annual scholarship awards, and smaller 'Support Points' grants for local initiatives. General grants do not go below €10,000, while scholarships cover living expenses across the academic year; some opportunities are annual and publicly posted, while other support appears more programmatic or targeted.
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Apply through the Foundation’s grant request process for standard nonprofit projects, noting that general grants are typically at least €10,000 and favor initiatives connected to the sea, islands, or coastal communities. Watch the website for annual scholarship calls and deadlines for Merchant Marine Academy students, and consider the smaller 'Support Points' route for local island-scale projects that may not fit the main grant program.
Current and upcoming funding from Athina I. Martinou Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Only non-profit organizations. Projects must be related directly or indirectly to the sea, be of nationwide reach and national significance. Local initiatives not related to the sea are not supported.
Who can apply: Only newly enrolled students of Merchant Marine Academies (A.E.N.). The Foundation does not provide scholarships to other undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
Deadline: Annual application window (call) published on the Foundation site; recent call listed 13 October 2025 – 31 October 2025.
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