Fondation d'Entreprise Air Liquide supports a tightly defined mix of science and social impact, with a clear emphasis on respiratory health research, workforce integration, and local solidarity projects connected to Air Liquide sites. It tends to back projects that are practical, innovative, and often employee-engaged, especially those with measurable community benefit or strong research relevance in Europe. The foundation also shows interest in targeted support for people with disabilities, access to healthcare, and technical skills development for youth and adults.
Focus Areas
Human Respiratory Health ResearchEpidemiological and Environmental Health StudiesJob Integration and Vocational TrainingTechnical Skills and Employability ProgramsCommunity Solidarity Near Industrial SitesDisability Inclusion and Access to Healthcare
Giving Approach
Rolling, invitation-leaning but open application process; supports multi-year projects rather than one-off grants. Research grants typically run 3–5 years, jobs integration projects 6–36 months, and solidarity projects 6–18 months, with larger or multi-year jobs integration grants over €25,000 requiring board approval.
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Apply on a rolling basis through the foundation’s channels rather than waiting for a single annual deadline. Proposals should clearly fit one of the three program streams, show innovative methods, and, where relevant, demonstrate proximity to Air Liquide sites or alignment with employee engagement; larger or multi-year jobs integration requests should be prepared for board review.
Notable grantees:
• Institut des Géosciences de l'Environnement, Grenoble Alpes University
• Science Ouverte
• Local nonprofit solidarity partners near Air Liquide sites
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation d'Entreprise Air Liquide that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies
Respiratory Research
human respiratory healthrespiratory diseasesepidemiological research+3 more
Who can apply: Scientific partners in the European Economic Area carrying out fundamental or epidemiological research in human respiratory health, or projects linking respiratory health and air-related environmental factors; generally nonprofit or research institutions sponsored by an Air Liquide employee and aligned with the foundation's ethical charter.
Deadline: Projects can be submitted at any time; reviewed as received.
employmentprofessional integrationjob skills+4 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit projects sponsored by Air Liquide employees, in the general interest, focused on innovative integration into employment, typically in Europe and sometimes in emerging countries.
Deadline: Projects can be submitted at any time; applications are reviewed as they are received.
Who can apply: Nonprofit projects sponsored by Air Liquide operations, in the general interest, generally near Air Liquide sites; may also intervene in emerging countries for populations in need.
Deadline: Projects can be submitted at any time; reviewed as received.
Education & trainingSupport for people with disabilitiesCommunity development+1 more
Who can apply: Non-profit project sponsored by an Air Liquide operation/employee; project must be in the general interest; preferably located near an Air Liquide site (within two hours' drive) to facilitate follow-up; head office in EEA (exceptions for humanitarian emergencies). Overheads funded limited to 3% of endowment; Foundation share must be 10–60% of total budget.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time; reviewed on a rolling basis. Solidarity projects typically last 6–18 months.
Professional integrationJob-skilling and vocational trainingTechnical job training+1 more
Who can apply: Project sponsor must be a non-profit organization; projects must be sponsored by Air Liquide employees/operations; project in the general interest; location typically within 2 hours' drive of an Air Liquide site for close follow-up; head office in EEA (exceptions possible). Foundation contribution should represent between 10% and 60% of total budget.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time; reviewed on a rolling basis.
Human respiratory healthEpidemiological researchAir quality and environmental impacts on respiratory health+1 more
Who can apply: Project sponsor must be a non-profit organization (association, NGO, foundation, non-profit educational organization); head office in the EEA (exceptions for humanitarian emergencies); project sponsored by an Air Liquide employee; structured project with quantified objectives and impact indicators. Foundation will not fund non-operational salaries or excessive overheads (>3%). Foundation commitment must represent between 10% and 60% of total project budget.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time; reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.