About Fondation d'Entreprise Societe Generale pour la Solidarite
Fondation d'Entreprise Societe Generale pour la Solidarite supports social inclusion with a strong emphasis on helping young people in vulnerable situations move into education, training, and work. Its giving is also distinctive for linking philanthropy with employee skills sponsorship, long-term partnerships, and ecosystem-building, rather than one-off grants. Beyond youth opportunity, it funds classical music, environmental action, and initiatives that combine education, sport, and mentoring, mainly in France but also in countries where Societe Generale operates.
Focus Areas
Youth Professional IntegrationEducation for Vulnerable Young PeopleFinancial EducationEducation Through SportClassical Music & Young MusiciansBiodiversity and Ocean Conservation
Giving Approach
Primarily invitation-based or through periodic calls for projects, with multi-year partnerships common. Grant sizes vary by program; education/integration calls are typically in the $50,000-$100,000 range, while music and environment support is often multi-year and not publicly fixed. The foundation also uses employee skills sponsorship and targeted ecosystem partnerships, so relationships and fit with program priorities matter more than unsolicited proposals.
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How to approach this funder
Monitor the foundation’s published call-for-projects calendar and regional campaign windows, since several programs do not accept unsolicited proposals. Tailor applications to one of their priority themes—especially youth integration, fundamental skills, financial education, sport-based inclusion, or environmental education—and clearly show measurable impact for young people under 30. For music or environment partnerships, expect an ongoing relationship model with board review cycles rather than a simple open application process.
Notable grantees:
• Emmaüs Défi
• Lulu dans ma rue
• Professional musical ensembles and classical music structures
• Regional youth education and integration partners
• Environmental education and biodiversity partners
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation d'Entreprise Societe Generale pour la Solidarite that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $58K – $115K
Culture / Music Project Support
classical musicmusic disseminationyoung musicians+1 more
Who can apply: General-interest structures in existence for at least one year and legally domiciled in France; structures and projects led by professional musicians; formations of at least three musicians; co-financed by public or private partners; request cannot exceed 15% of the project or structure budget. Individual musicians are excluded except for instrument loans. Festivals, one-off events, audio/video recordings, publishing projects, competitions, and musical commissioning projects are excluded.
Deadline: Throughout the year, with deadlines set by Board of Directors calendar
Who can apply: Eligible entities include general-interest structures legally domiciled in France and in existence for at least one year, as well as structures and projects led by professional musicians and formations of at least three musicians. Projects/structures must be co-financed by public or private partners and the requested amount may not exceed 15% of the project/structure budget. The Foundation does not fund individual musician projects except instrument loans, festivals, one-off events, audio/video recordings, publishing projects, competitions, or musical commissions.
Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year; deadlines correspond to the calendar of the Board of Directors. No calls for projects are planned for the second half of 2024; the current page indicates year-round submission for music.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies
Solidarity — "The Future Is You" Foundation (Solidarity scope: education, integration, sport & mentoring)
EducationEmployment integrationEducation and professional integration through sport+2 more
Who can apply: Supports projects with positive and lasting impact mainly in France and on the African continent. Focus is on structures helping young people in vulnerable situations, especially via education and integration. Multi-year support is favored; first requests can be for one year, and three-year support is possible for existing partners.
Deadline: No specific dates listed on the solidarity overview page; project submission is referenced via the Foundation’s project submission process.
Culture — Music Grants (Classical Music & Ensembles)
Classical musicDiffusion of musicProfessional development for young musicians+1 more
Who can apply: Structures of general interest domiciled in France with at least one year of existence; projects led by professional musicians or ensembles (min. 3 musicians); co-financing required and requested amount cannot exceed 15% of project/structure budget (or follow rules for structures where project==purpose).
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round; presentation to Boards corresponds to scheduled Board calendars.
Opening soonRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $100
Culture support
classical musiccontemporary artmusic dissemination+5 more
Who can apply: General-interest structures legally domiciled in France and in existence for at least 1 year; structures and projects led by professional musicians; formations of at least 3 musicians; co-financing by public or private partners; requested amount not more than 15% of the project or structure budget; individual musician projects are generally excluded except instrument loans.
Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with deadlines corresponding to Board of Directors meetings; no Culture call was planned for 2026, with the next call announced for the first half of 2027.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.