Fondation Saint-Irénée is a Catholic foundation that supports the integral development of the human person, with a strong emphasis on social cohesion and family life in the Rhône and Roannais territories, and some support connected to Lebanon. It primarily backs nonprofit projects of general interest aligned with its priority areas: solidarity, education/training, culture, and heritage preservation. Grants appear designed to help associations with concrete local impact rather than large-scale institutional funding.
Project-based grants via an online application platform, generally in the range of a few thousand to tens of thousands of euros (roughly €800–€15,000 in published examples). Funding is selective and tied to calls for projects rather than a fixed recurring deadline; applicants are evaluated on fit with the foundation’s priorities and territorial focus.
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Prepare a project focused on general interest with clear local benefit in Rhône, Roannais, or a relevant Lebanon connection, and explicitly connect it to solidarity, education/training, culture, or heritage. Apply through the foundation’s online platform and watch for open calls rather than expecting a standard annual deadline; demonstrate strong nonprofit governance and measurable social impact.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Saint-Irenee that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects carried out in the framework of the Lyon-Antélias diocesan jumelage and intended to support families and schools in Lebanon.
Deadline: Ongoing support; no specific call currently open.
Who can apply: Projects carried out in the framework of the Lyon-Mossoul jumelage and focused on humanitarian relief, education, culture, or heritage in Iraq.
Deadline: Ongoing support; no specific call currently open.
Who can apply: Projet d’intérêt général et à but non lucratif; porté par une association Loi 1901 à but non lucratif ou une collectivité territoriale; structure éligible au mécénat avec rescrit fiscal/auto-évaluation/attestation; conformité avec les valeurs chrétiennes; projet non cultuel; non éligible pour les activités courantes des établissements scolaires et universitaires, clubs sportifs, camps scouts; ancrage dans le diocèse de Lyon (Rhône et Roannais) ou contribution à son rayonnement.
Deadline: Pour les demandes concernant un événement, déposer au moins six mois avant le début de l’événement. Aucun appel à projets spécifique n’est en cours.
Who can apply: Projet d’intérêt général et à but non lucratif; porté par une association Loi 1901 à but non lucratif with legal existence; must provide fiscal ruling/self-assessment/attorney attestation for mécénat eligibility; aligned with Christian values; non-cultic; not related to ordinary school, university, sports club, or scout camp activities; anchored in the Diocese of Lyon (Rhône and Roannais) or contributing to its rayonnement.
Deadline: No specific call for proposals is currently open; event requests should be submitted at least six months before the event start.
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