Fondation Philanthropique Famille Sandoz supports projects that contribute to a more creative, equitable, and sustainable society, with a clear emphasis on initiatives rooted in French-speaking Switzerland and selective international humanitarian work. Its giving spans culture and heritage, social inclusion, education, environmental action, and humanitarian response, with a newer strategic push into sustainable food systems as a way to address poverty and environmental stress. The foundation also runs a distinct academic talent program that funds early-career professorships in eligible universities in French-speaking Switzerland, indicating a strong interest in research capacity and long-term intellectual development.
Mixed grantmaking: an open, program-based application process for nonprofits with no fixed public deadline (applications should be submitted at least four months before project start), plus invite-only annual awards for university professorships through the Monique de Meuron program. Grants appear to support both project funding and institutional capacity/operating needs in selected sectors, with a strong geographic focus on Switzerland—especially Romandie—from 2026 onward, alongside some international humanitarian partnerships.
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For open programs, submit a complete application at least four months before the planned project start and note that organizations are generally limited to one application at a time. Tailor proposals to the foundation’s thematic priorities and geographic scope, especially if working in culture, social inclusion, environment, humanitarian aid, or sustainable food systems; the university professorship program is invite-only and run through an annual nomination process by eligible universities.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Philanthropique Famille Sandoz that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: No separate public eligibility criteria are provided on the scraped pages; referenced as a new program under the FPFS humanitarian and environment program portfolio.
Deadline: Not specified publicly.
Who can apply: Applicants must be associations, foundations, or institutions of pure public utility with headquarters in Switzerland. From 2026, projects must be active in French-speaking Switzerland, except humanitarian action and environmental projects. One request per organization per year is accepted. Exclusions include individual aid or scholarships, sports clubs, commercial entities, public authorities except cantonal and municipal museums, universities, construction or renovation projects, conferences or seminars, fundraising projects, creation of an association or foundation, deficit coverage, sponsorship, and projects that have already taken place. Additional culture and Swiss environmental exclusions apply.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted at least four months before the project start; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Average response time is 4–5 months.
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