Fondation Notre-Dame supports social inclusion projects in France, with a strong emphasis on solidarity, education, employment and training, food assistance, and the reintegration of migrants and other vulnerable people. It appears especially interested in practical, locally delivered nonprofit initiatives—often in Paris and Île-de-France—that provide direct support, accompaniment, and pathways back to work or stability. The foundation also runs targeted thematic funds, including one for caregivers and an emergency fund for crisis response, suggesting a blend of regular project grants and responsive, issue-specific support.
Focus Areas
Social Inclusion and Solidarity ProjectsEmployment Training and Job ReintegrationMigrant Reintegration and Support ServicesCaregiver Support and Respite ProgramsEmergency Relief and Mutual AidFood Assistance and Local Vulnerable-Population Support
Giving Approach
Gives through an open project-submission process plus dedicated thematic funds; support is typically for association-led projects in France, with some priority on Paris/Île-de-France. Funding appears to be programmatic and often annual or campaign-based, including emergency grants for urgent needs and targeted awards for specific populations.
Recent grants from Fondation Notre-Dame's latest annual report (2025)
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Maison de la Visitation - Vaugirard
6 millions d’euros
2025
construction of the project
Août Secours Alimentaire
—
2025
maintaining food parcel distribution
Fondation Bible et Culture
—
2025
providing Bibles in prisoners' mother tongues
La Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris
—
2025
support for the choir and orchestra
Fonds des aidants
—
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Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Notre-Dame that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Patrimoine
heritage restorationchurch restorationart conservation+2 more
Who can apply: For the PRYA fund, projects can be located anywhere in France, whether owned by communes or associations, and should preferably be visible from the public domain. Submissions are reviewed by a committee several times a year.
educationyouth developmentschool dropout prevention+5 more
Who can apply: Projects serving disadvantaged youth and educational structures, especially those supporting schooling, tutoring, educational camps, arts, and facility upgrades.
Who can apply: Projects that support the development, equipment, distribution, or programming of Christian media partners such as KTO and Radio Notre Dame.
Christian culturesacred artcultural heritage+5 more
Who can apply: Projects that promote Christian culture, sacred heritage, cultural access, artistic creation, or reflection and research activities aligned with the foundation's mission.
parenting supportfamily accompanimentsocial insertion of disadvantaged families+3 more
Who can apply: Projects that strengthen family autonomy, parenting, school-family links, or provide support and housing for vulnerable women and children.
Who can apply: Projects must align with the foundation's social, educational, and cultural mission; support is generally for associative projects and initiatives serving vulnerable populations.
Deadline: Prévoir une demande au moins 2 mois avant la date souhaitée de réponse; fonds d'urgence exceptés.
Who can apply: Projects should strengthen parenting, family autonomy, or provide support and housing/accompaniment for women and children in precarious situations.
Who can apply: Projects should create housing solutions or shared living arrangements that support social reintegration and dignity for vulnerable people.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.