Fondation d'Entreprise Alpes Contrôles funds public-interest organizations in mainland France that advance the ecological transition, with a strong emphasis on organic agriculture, agroecology, biodiversity protection, and energy transition. Its grantees suggest a practical, field-oriented approach: it backs farms, local food systems, technical associations, training/insertion projects, and applied research or experimentation that can strengthen sustainable rural economies. Grants are relatively modest but recurring, making this a good fit for nonprofits with concrete, locally rooted environmental projects rather than large-scale national campaigns.
Annual Giving$230K
Focus Areas
Organic Agriculture and AgroecologyBiodiversity and Habitat ProtectionEnergy TransitionAgroforestry and Sustainable Farming SystemsEnvironmental Training and InsertionApplied Environmental Research and Experimentation
Giving Approach
French corporate foundation making small to mid-sized project grants, typically around €6,000-€10,000, with an annual cap of €12,000 per organization (up to €15,000 exceptionally). The foundation appears to review applications three times per year via board cycles in March, June, and November, with submissions due about one month in advance.
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How to approach this funder
Apply ahead of the three annual board meetings, and submit at least one month before the March, June, or November review date. Proposals should clearly show how the project advances ecological transition in France métropolitaine, especially through organic farming, biodiversity, energy transition, training/insertion, or experimentation; modest, well-defined projects are likely the best fit.
Notable grantees:
• Fermes d'avenir
• Association Française d'Agroforesterie
• ADABio
• Oasis Jardin de Cocagne
• Les quatre saisons
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation d'Entreprise Alpes Controles that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $14K
Fondation Alpes Contrôles - Appel à projets environnementaux
biodiversitéprotection de l'environnementforêts+3 more
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit actor (association, public institution, etc.); established in France métropolitaine; operate in the public interest; not benefit a restricted circle of people; projects must fit one of the foundation's three intervention axes; the foundation does not review religious, confessional, or political projects. The requested grant should not exceed 60% of the total project budget.
Deadline: Applications are accepted up to 1 month before each of the 3 annual board meetings (March, June, November). Spontaneous applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
agriculture biologiqueagroécologieaccès au foncier+3 more
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit/public-interest actor (association, public institution, etc.) based in metropolitan France; project must serve the general interest, not benefit a restricted circle, and fit at least one of the foundation's axes. Projects must not be religious, confessional, or political. Special attention is given to projects whose requested grant does not exceed 60% of total project cost, have scaling potential, involve collective approaches, and include monitoring/impact measurement.
Deadline: Applications accepted up to 1 month before each board meeting; board meetings occur in March, June, and November.
transition énergétiqueénergies renouvelablesefficacité énergétique+3 more
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit/public-interest actor (association, public institution, etc.) based in metropolitan France; project must serve the general interest, not benefit a restricted circle, and fit at least one of the foundation's axes. Projects must not be religious, confessional, or political. Special attention is given to projects whose requested grant does not exceed 60% of total project cost, have scaling potential, involve collective approaches, and include monitoring/impact measurement.
Deadline: Applications accepted up to 1 month before each board meeting; board meetings occur in March, June, and November.
Fondation Alpes Contrôles — Soutien aux projets environnementaux
Agriculture biologiqueTransition énergétiquePréservation de l'environnement / biodiversité+4 more
Who can apply: Structures à but non lucratif (association, institution publique, etc.), siège social et projet en France métropolitaine, activité dans un domaine d'intérêt général, projet ne bénéficiant pas à un cercle restreint. La demande de dotation ne doit pas excéder 60% du coût total du projet. La demande de soutien annuel ne peut pas dépasser 12 000€ (15 000€ possible pour prix spécial annoncé).
Deadline: Trois conseils d'administration par an (mars, juin, novembre). Dépôt possible jusqu'à 1 mois avant chaque CA. Candidatures spontanées acceptées et analysées au fil de l'eau.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.