Fondation BNP Paribas supports a mix of youth opportunity, social inclusion, and environmental research, with a strong emphasis on programs tied to BNP Paribas employee engagement and European/international reach. Its funding is distinctive for combining place-based support in France’s priority neighborhoods and Seine-Saint-Denis with larger thematic initiatives in climate and biodiversity, refugee integration, and arts access for young people. Nonprofits that align with youth empowerment, social mobility, and applied scientific research are the best fit.
Primarily program-based and competitive, with a mix of small local association grants and larger multi-year international initiatives. Some programs are invite-only or tied to specific geographic calls, while others rely on published application windows; grant sizes range from modest community support to substantial research funding over multiple years.
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Check each program’s dedicated call for proposals and geography carefully, as eligibility is often restricted to specific countries, departments, or priority neighborhoods. Many opportunities have fixed annual cycles; for example, local education and inclusion programs open on set dates, while climate research grants are awarded through competitive international calls. Partnerships with local public bodies, schools, or employer-volunteer networks can strengthen fit.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation BNP Paribas that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: International research teams working on the interactions between climate change and biodiversity loss; projects selected through a competitive call for projects.
Deadline: Call for projects occurs every three years; 2025 call in progress on the website.
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