Eilinger Stiftung is a small, hands-on Swiss foundation that prioritizes direct, unbureaucratic support for smaller nonprofits and individuals in Switzerland and internationally. Its giving spans emergency relief, education access, animal welfare, environmental protection, and human rights, with a clear preference for practical projects where relatively modest funding can make an immediate difference. The grantees suggest a particular interest in low-profile, local initiatives and urgent needs rather than large institutions or highly formalized programs.
Focus Areas
Emergency Relief and Disaster ResponseEducation Scholarships for Low-Income Youth and AdultsAnimal Welfare and Rescue InfrastructureEnvironmental Protection and Wildlife RescueHuman Rights and Aid for People in NeedSmall Local Nonprofits and Grassroots Initiatives
Giving Approach
Likely small, project-based grants and scholarships with an informal, direct application process; the foundation emphasizes uncomplicated support for smaller organizations and private individuals rather than large institutional funding. Grants appear to be responsive and need-based, with some support for urgent situations such as disaster relief and rescue projects.
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How to approach this funder
Submit a concise project request directly to the foundation describing the immediate need, target beneficiaries, budget, and expected impact. Emphasize small scale, practical outcomes, and how the funds will be used quickly; applications for scholarships should clearly document financial need and educational plans. Because the foundation supports individuals and smaller organizations, applicants should keep proposals simple, specific, and evidence-based.
Notable grantees:
• Local volunteer fawn-rescue helpers (Basel-Landschaft)
• STEPS Mission
• Animal shelter project in Thessaloniki, Greece
• BFH-HAFL referenced fawn-rescue method project
• Walter und Gabriella Eilinger Stiftungen (open projects)
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Eilinger Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intake
Projektförderungen / General Project Grants
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Who can apply: Nicht gewinnorientierte Institutionen und Organisationen sowie Einzelpersonen oder Personengruppen aus sozial oder wirtschaftlich schwachen Verhältnissen; Schwerpunkt auf kleineren Vereinen/Projekten ohne oder mit limitierten staatlichen Mitteln. Tätig im In- und/oder Ausland.
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Who can apply: Jugendliche und Erwachsene aus sozial schwachen Verhältnissen, die eine Ausbildung oder ein Studium anstreben. Bewerbungen von Einzelpersonen möglich.
Who can apply: Small local organizations, associations, and individuals involved in animal welfare or rescue; both domestic and international projects are eligible.
Deadline: Quarterly board meetings at the end of February, May, August, and November; applications must be submitted 2 weeks in advance.
human rightsanti-child-laborrights protection+1 more
Who can apply: Associations and organizations committed to human rights; direct support to private persons may be possible through the general application categories shown on the site.
Deadline: Quarterly board meetings at the end of February, May, August, and November; applications must be submitted 2 weeks in advance.
Who can apply: Non-profit organizations and institutions; also individuals for scholarships or non-scholarship private-person applications. Supports smaller organizations and those with limited access to other funding.
Deadline: Quarterly board meetings at the end of February, May, August, and November; applications must be submitted 2 weeks in advance.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.