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 6 days (Aug 31, 2026)
Aide aux survivants de la Shoah
Survivor supportHome careEmergency assistance+5 more
Who can apply: Programs must address the specific needs of Shoah survivors or people who suffered antisemitic persecution, particularly those in difficulty or experiencing isolation. Support is directed mainly through social institutions and charitable organizations.
Deadline: Du lundi 22 juin au lundi 31 août 2026 pour les projets en France; du lundi 23 novembre au vendredi 18 décembre 2026 pour les projets en France et en Israël
Lutte contre l’antisémitisme et dialogue interculturel
Antisemitism preventionIntercultural dialogueCivic education+5 more
Who can apply: Projects must address antisemitism, prejudice, hate speech, Holocaust denial, intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, or knowledge of Judaism. Initiatives may target young people or the wider public.
Holocaust educationTeacher trainingEducational resources+3 more
Who can apply: Projects must transmit the history of the Shoah and other genocides to school-age or other educational audiences, including educational actions, teacher training, pedagogical resources, and prepared study trips.
Deadline: Projets hors voyages : lundi 15 septembre 2025; voyages pédagogiques : du mardi 1er au lundi 21 septembre 2026 pour les voyages prévus aux 1er et 2e trimestres 2027; du lundi 2 au lundi 15 mars 2027 pour les voyages prévus au dernier trimestre 2027
Recherche / Histoire de l'antisémitisme et de la Shoah
Shoah researchAntisemitism researchOther genocides+9 more
Who can apply: Projects must concern research, scholarship, knowledge dissemination, publication, translation, or preservation and valorization of archives relating to the Shoah, antisemitism, or other genocides. The commission supports applicants in France and abroad.
Deadline: Date limite de dépôt des projets : dimanche 1er novembre 2026
Shoah memory transmissionOther genocidesAudiovisual projects+5 more
Who can apply: Projects must fall within the foundation's areas of competence; be specific projects rather than operating costs; have co-financing; have assured dissemination; not be retroactive; target a francophone audience or concern the Shoah in France. Books require a French publisher; audiovisual projects require a French production company and French broadcaster; theatre projects require at least one venue in France and a minimum of 2 performances.
Deadline: Tuesday 1 September 2026; Wednesday 16 December 2026
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.