Fondation Ailes de France supports projects that build knowledge of aviation and space—especially their history, future, and associated careers—with a strong emphasis on youth education and hands-on learning. Its giving blends scholarships for space-related students, support for youth aviation clubs and discovery flights, and heritage/media projects that make aeronautics accessible through restoration, exhibitions, and educational content. The foundation appears closely connected to the French aerospace ecosystem and often funds projects delivered in partnership with schools, museums, and sector institutions.
Primarily program-based, annual, and often partnership-driven grants; typical support is modest and targeted (e.g., single-scholarship awards around $5,000, project funding for youth clubs, discovery flights, and heritage/education activities). Some support appears to be invite-based or tied to specific initiatives with CNES, schools, museums, and sector partners rather than open general applications.
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Monitor the foundation’s annual calls, especially the Bourses ESPACE cycle, and apply with a clearly defined aerospace/space education or research objective. Proposals are strongest when they show direct youth benefit, concrete educational outcomes, and a credible partner organization such as a school, museum, or aerospace association; many projects are localized to France and may require partnership-based implementation.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Ailes de France that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Dispositif destiné aux Escadrilles Air Jeunesse en activité (programme géré en lien avec l'Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace).
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