Fondation FAM is a Portugal-anchored, science-driven funder focused on protecting seas and freshwater while advancing human potential through education, research, and impact-oriented innovation. Its grants tend to support evidence-based researchers, universities, and applied environmental organizations working on marine conservation, water quality, and related health or education outcomes, with a strong preference for projects that can show practical impact. The foundation also runs invite-only awards and an emergency fund, making it distinctive for combining research philanthropy, recognition programs, and rapid response support.
Annual, board-reviewed grants typically in the $20,000-$50,000 range, with smaller scholarship/fellowship awards of about $5,000-$10,000. Most support appears to be program-specific and evidence-based, with some invite-only prizes and an emergency fund for rapid, targeted relief.
Sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Monitor the foundation’s annual calls closely and apply only to the relevant program: research grants and scholarships are board-evaluated, while awards are invite-only. Tailor proposals to SDGs 14, 6, 4, or 3, emphasize measurable impact and scientific rigor, and highlight any Portuguese institutional affiliation or relevance to Portuguese coastal/marine systems. For the 2025/26 grant cycle, proposal submissions are due 2025-09-20.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation FAM that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Local organisations responding to high-impact emergency crises. Specific eligibility and application procedures vary depending on the emergency.
Who can apply: Portuguese research centres officially recognized within the national scientific system for the 2025/26 call; more generally evidence-based organisations and research institutions working on FAM priority SDGs. (Specific eligibility varies by call.)
Deadline: 2025/26 call: Deadline for proposal submissions: 2025-09-20; notification of 20 shortlisted pre-finalists by 2025-10-05; pitch session Oct 20, 2025; final decision Nov 15, 2025. Calls run on an annual cycle.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.