Fondation Etienne Georges et Maria Raze is a French philanthropic foundation focused almost entirely on improving the lives of people who are blind or partially sighted. It funds both direct individual assistance—such as assistive devices, mobility aids, and some medical or technology-related support—and accessibility upgrades for cultural venues so blind audiences can more fully access theatre, museums, festivals, and heritage sites. The foundation also appears to support innovation and partnerships in visual-impairment technology, including co-funding connected canes and other devices.
Primarily small-to-midsize grants and device co-funding, with typical cultural-accessibility awards around €1,000–€5,000 and individual assistance often in the €1,000–€4,000 range, though larger one-off support has occurred. Giving is a mix of direct assistance and partnership-based funding rather than large open-ended institutional grants; support appears to be request-driven and tied to specific equipment or accessibility projects.
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Frame requests around concrete improvements for blind or partially sighted beneficiaries—specific equipment, accessibility features, or device purchases—and show how many people will benefit. Because the foundation’s work appears highly targeted and partnership-oriented, applicants should emphasize direct impact, clear budgets, and alignment with visual-impairment access rather than broad programmatic needs.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Etienne Georges et Maria Raze that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Structures culturelles, théâtres, opéras, musées, festivals et associations œuvrant pour l’audiodescription et l’accessibilité des publics aveugles ou malvoyants.
Who can apply: Destiné aux personnes aveugles ou malvoyantes et, selon les exemples, à certaines associations/structures recevant du matériel ou une aide financière.
Who can apply: Projets, patients ou organismes contribuant à des solutions pour la non-voyance et le handicap visuel; la fondation indique financer ce qui peut être mis au service de ce handicap.
Who can apply: Cultural organisations that run accessible performances/programmes or request equipment/support for audio-description or tactile access; submit a request/dossier to the foundation.
Who can apply: People with visual impairments (non-voyants/mal-voyants) who submit a dossier; in some cases referrals or supporting documentation from low-vision centres, medical practitioners or partner organisations are used.
Who can apply: Requests from individuals or associations for RANGO devices are considered; partnership procurement and targeted distributions are arranged via conventions (e.g., with Covéa/GoSense).
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