About Fondation Ecole Polytechnique Feminine (epf)
Fondation EPF funds practical, relatively small grants that advance a more inclusive, human-centered engineering pipeline in France. Its strongest priorities are getting more women and girls into science and engineering, supporting student opportunity through scholarships and mentorship, and backing responsible innovation in areas like ecological transition, AI/digital responsibility, and disability inclusion. It also supports EPF-linked initiatives such as incubator activity, teaching chairs, and alumni/intergenerational engagement.
Focus Areas
Women in Engineering and STEM AccessGirls’ STEM Outreach and Immersive Discovery ProgramsStudent Scholarships and Emergency AidResponsible Innovation and Student EntrepreneurshipInclusive Pedagogy and Engineering EducationDisability Inclusion and Accessible Innovation
Giving Approach
Small-to-midsize grants, typically around $1,000–$20,000, awarded through a structured application process with four review sessions per year. The foundation supports project-based, often France-based initiatives from associations, schools, higher education institutions, and public-interest partners, with many grants tied to EPF’s own ecosystem or aligned mission partners.
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How to approach this funder
Plan to apply through the Fondation EPF project submission portal during one of the four annual windows (February, May, September, December). Proposals are strongest when they clearly show public-interest impact, a direct link to inclusion in engineering or responsible innovation, and a concrete, deliverable project budget in the foundation’s grant range.
Notable grantees:
• ParityLab
• Incubact'Her
• Le stage de seconde immersif pour les lycéennes
• Green Build Challenge
• L'EPF Engineering School
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Ecole Polytechnique Feminine (epf) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (May 31, 2026)Award: $1K – $20K
Entrepreneuriat à impactIncubationPrototypage+2 more
Who can apply: Projets entrepreneuriaux alignés avec l'impact sociétal et les priorités de la Fondation ; lien privilégié avec l'EPF selon les cas.
Deadline: Modalités et calendriers publiés sur la page dédiée ; le dépôt de projets auprès de la Fondation suit en parallèle les sessions décrites sur la page 'Déposer un projet'.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (May 31, 2026)Award: $1K – $20K
Appel à projets – Déposer un projet (Fondation EPF)
Égalité des chancesFéminisation des sciences / accès des femmes aux carrières d'ingénierieInnovation pédagogique+4 more
Who can apply: Projets d’intérêt général, sans but lucratif, s’inscrivant dans au moins un des axes stratégiques de la Fondation ; portés par une personne morale ; budget transparent et conforme à la législation française.
Deadline: Quatre sessions de dépôt par an : 1–28 février ; 1–31 mai ; 1–30 septembre ; 1–15 décembre. Délai de notification indiqué (6–8 semaines après clôture).
Equality of opportunityWomen in science and engineeringResponsible innovation+4 more
Who can apply: Projects must be of general interest and non-profit, align with at least one of the Fondation EPF's strategic axes, be led by a legal entity, have a transparent and balanced budget, and respect the foundation's values of equality, inclusion, responsibility, and openness.
Deadline: Four annual intake periods: February 1-28, May 1-31, September 1-30, December 1-15.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.