Fondation Grésigny appears to support a mix of social, cultural, and environmental philanthropy, but its visible grantmaking is especially concentrated in French heritage preservation and the arts. Its flagship programs recognize restoration projects for historic built heritage and small religious monuments, alongside an annual photography prize for contemporary chamber photography. The foundation seems to favor project-based awards administered through partner juries or prize structures rather than open-ended operating grants.
Primarily annual, prize-based support with fixed award amounts (around €15,000-€20,000), administered through partner organizations or juries; application windows are limited and at least some programs are not continuously open. Support is project-specific and likely competitive rather than general operating funding.
Monitor the annual application window closely, especially for the Prix Mérimée (typically February 15 to March 15). For heritage prizes, proposals should clearly show restoration need, public access, and alignment with French heritage preservation; for Camera Clara, follow the award’s own submission process through the Camera Clara organizers rather than assuming a general foundation portal.
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Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Gresigny that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects for restoration of a dependency of a historic monument or garden open to the public.
Deadline: Période de candidature : du 15 février au 15 mars
Who can apply: Projects of restoration concerning a dependency of a historic monument (orangerie, pigeonnier, serre, fabrique…). Selection by a jury organized by the Fondation Mérimée (see Fondation Mérimée for full eligibility).
Deadline: Période de candidature : du 15 février au 15 mars (annual window indicated on the program page).
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