Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah supports a wide range of initiatives centered on Holocaust memory, education, research, and survivor assistance in France. It also backs cultural and interfaith projects that help preserve Jewish heritage and strengthen transmission to younger generations, often through institutional partnerships with museums, archives, memorial sites, and academic actors. A distinctive feature is its dual role: it funds both commemoration and scholarship, while also providing direct social aid to Shoah survivors and support for smaller local communities.
Focus Areas
Holocaust Memory and CommemorationShoah Research and Academic FellowshipsSurvivor Assistance and Home SupportJewish Heritage and Cultural InstitutionsHolocaust Education and TransmissionSmall Jewish Community Capacity Support
Giving Approach
Grants are typically awarded through thematic commissions and targeted programs rather than open-ended general support. The foundation appears to make project-based grants, fellowships, and social aid disbursements in France, with some initiatives focused on ongoing survivor support and smaller-community funding; many opportunities are structured and likely require alignment with specific program priorities.
Recent grants from Fondation Memorial de la Shoah's latest annual report (2026)
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
au jeudi de 10 h à 18 h.
Tél. : 01 53 01 17 54
2026
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de 10 h à 18 h. Nocturne le jeudi jusqu’à 21 h. Fermé le jeudi 25 décembre 2025, ainsi que les 1er janvier, 1er avril,
Tél. : 01 53 01 17 26 reservation.groupes @memorialdelashoah.org Service lieux de mémoire
2026
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1er mai, et 14 juillet 2026.
Tél. : 01 53 01 17 18
2026
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ACCÈS
Tél. : 01 53 01 17 01
2026
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Bus : 67, 69, 72, 76, 96.
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Review the foundation’s thematic commissions before applying and align proposals tightly with one of its priority areas (research, memory, teaching, survivor aid, Jewish culture, or anti-racism). Applicants should emphasize clear Holocaust-related impact, French geographic relevance, and strong institutional partnerships; smaller community initiatives may fit the dedicated small-communities fund.
Notable grantees:
• Mémorial de la Shoah
• Le camp des Milles
• mahJ
• Yad Vashem France
• Claims Conference
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Memorial de la Shoah that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 11 days (Aug 20, 2026)Award: Up to $23K
Fonds de soutien aux petites communautés juives
Community buildingsRepairMajor maintenance+1 more
Who can apply: For small Jewish communities in province or the greater Île-de-France outer ring needing repair or major maintenance of their buildings. Applicants must schedule a meeting to confirm eligibility, file at least 3 months before project implementation, and submit complete dossiers by the deadline.
Home careMedical-social supportSocial isolation+5 more
Who can apply: In France, eligible programs are run by medical-social institutions or associations; in Israel, by charitable associations; European initiatives are supported through a JDC partnership. Programs must address survivors of the Shoah or those affected by antisemitic persecution.
Deadline: Du lundi 22 juin au lundi 31 août 2026; Du lundi 23 novembre au vendredi 18 décembre 2026
Lutte contre l’antisémitisme et dialogue interculturel
Antisemitism preventionIntercultural dialogueYouth education+6 more
Who can apply: Projects must fall within the Foundation's competence, be specific projects rather than operating costs, include co-financing, and not be retroactive. Additional requirements include a French publisher for books, a broadcaster for audiovisual projects, and a French venue for theater projects.
Shoah educationpedagogical resourcesteacher training+2 more
Who can apply: Projects must fit the Foundation's areas of competence, concern a specific project, include co-funding, not be retroactive, and for study trips include preparation and follow-up. For books, a firm publisher commitment is required. Trips are supported for French schools and, in some cases, French schools abroad.
Deadline: Hors voyages pédagogiques: Tuesday 15 September 2026. Pedagogical trips for 2027: Tuesday 1 September to Monday 21 September 2026 for trips planned in the 1st and 2nd quarters of 2027; Monday 2 March to Monday 15 March 2027 for trips planned in the last quarter of 2027.
Recherche / Histoire de l'antisémitisme et de la Shoah
Antisemitism historyShoah researchComparative genocide studies+5 more
Who can apply: Projects must fall within the Foundation's competence, concern a precise project, not fund normal operating costs, and include co-financing except for research fellowships. Projects are not retroactive; edition and translation projects require a firm publisher commitment; research stays require academic supervision.
Deadline: Dimanche 1er novembre 2026; Jeudi 1er avril 2027 (session 2026 close)
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.