Fondation Nature & Découvertes supports hands-on associative projects that protect biodiversity and connect people with nature, with a clear emphasis on field-based action rather than purely advocacy or research. It funds both larger, more experimental or reference projects and smaller local initiatives that rely heavily on volunteer involvement, mainly in France and occasionally Belgium and Luxembourg. The foundation is especially interested in active environmental education, nature pedagogy, and tangible conservation outcomes.
Offers two grant tracks: larger 'Projets Majeurs' grants of roughly €5,000–€20,000 for around 20 higher-profile projects per year, and smaller 'Coup de main' grants of about €1,000–€3,000 for roughly 100 local, volunteer-driven initiatives annually. Applications appear to be accepted on an open, recurring basis rather than through a one-time annual cycle.
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Prioritize projects with strong field implementation, clear biodiversity or nature-education outcomes, and a visible volunteer component if applying to 'Coup de main.' For 'Projets Majeurs,' emphasize innovation, scalability, or reference value; check the foundation website for current submission windows, as applications are described as open from January through late July on some pages.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Nature & Découvertes that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projets proposés par des associations à but non lucratif sur les territoires français, belge et luxembourgeois. Projets locaux avec une forte part de bénévolat.
Deadline: Délibérations en février, avril, juin et octobre; demandes ouvertes de janvier à fin juillet.
Who can apply: Initiatives à dimension locale, avec forte part de bénévolat, menées par des associations à but non lucratif, dans les territoires français, belges ou luxembourgeois. La fondation ne finance pas les projets à but lucratif, personnels, événementiels, déjà réalisés ou portés par des personnes individuelles ou structures commerciales.
Deadline: Dates de dépôt des candidatures : de janvier à fin juillet. Délibérations au fil des saisons : février, avril, juin et octobre.
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