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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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 nowCloses in 5 days (May 31, 2026)
Education / Education & Integration Project Calls
EducationEducation & integrationFundamental knowledge+5 more
Who can apply: Must be a general-interest structure eligible for sponsorship under French tax rules, headquartered in France, with annual budget >= €200K, at least 2 years old at submission. The project must serve young people under 30 in vulnerable situations, be co-financed by public or private partners, and requested funding may not exceed 50% of the project budget and 30% of the organization’s total budget. The Foundation does not fund one-off/event projects, personal projects, religious/political structures, non-contract schools, professional associations, student associations, ineligible companies, scholarship schemes, traditional diversity/equal-opportunity programs, or entrepreneurship projects.
Deadline: 2026 campaign windows: 2–16 February 2026 and 4–31 May 2026.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (May 31, 2026)Award: $50K – $100K
Education & Professional Integration - Calls for Projects
EducationProfessional integrationSavoirs fondamentaux+5 more
Who can apply: Structure of general interest eligible for sponsorship (Article 238 bis), annual budget >= €200K, minimum 2 years' seniority, head office in France, project aligned with Foundation's education/integration scope, co-financing required (requested amount <= 50% of project budget) and amount financed must not exceed 30% of structure's total budget.
Deadline: Calls run periodically. 2026 calendar lists specific campaign windows; e.g., regional and topical calls.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (May 31, 2026)Award: Varies
Environment — Regional Calls for Projects & Environmental Partnerships
EnvironmentBiodiversityOceans+3 more
Who can apply: Projects must align with Foundation priorities (education + environment intersection for regional calls). Regional calls are organised with SG retail banking territories; specifics provided in each regional call notice.
Deadline: Regional calls run on fixed windows. Example: regional Ile-de-France call 4–31 May 2026.
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.
Solidarity — "The Future Is You" Foundation (Solidarity scope: education, integration, sport & mentoring)
EducationEmployment integrationEducation through sport+2 more
Who can apply: Projects targeting young people in vulnerable situations; alignment with Foundation solidarity objectives. Specific eligibility and budget rules apply per call or partnership.
Deadline: Solidarity support is managed via ongoing partnerships and targeted calls; not all opportunities are on fixed public cycles.
Who can apply: Structures of general interest legally domiciled in France and in existence for at least one year; structures and projects led by professional musicians; formations of at least three musicians; projects must be co-financed by public or private partners and requested support cannot exceed 15% of the project/structure budget. The Foundation does not fund individual musicians (except instrument loans), festivals, one-off events, audio/video recording projects, publishing projects, competitions, or musical commissions.
Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year; no Culture call is planned for the first half of 2026, and a new call is expected in the second half of 2026 with date to be announced.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.