Fondation Setec funds projects that advance environmental and social transition, with a strong emphasis on climate disruption, biodiversity, aquatic environments, and related social issues such as poverty, energy autonomy, and inclusion. It appears to favor practical, field-based nonprofit initiatives in France and selected international locations, often tied to a specific annual theme or carried forward through longer-term partnerships. The foundation also maintains a distinct rapid-response arm for disaster relief and a staff-engaged transition fund that reflects setec employees’ priorities.
A mix of annual themed grant cycles, employee-coopted project funding, renewal grants for existing partners, and invite-only emergency donations. Typical grant pools are relatively modest and pooled across multiple winners (around €100k–€110k annually), with no unsolicited proposals for some programs and renewal support reserved for prior grantees.
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Watch the annual campaign calendar closely and apply only when a theme/geography matches your project; selection appears competitive and cohort-based. For the Transition Fund and Renewals, expect invite-only or employee-nominated support rather than open applications, so relationship-building with setec staff matters. For emergency support, funding is rapid and ad hoc, usually tied to major disasters rather than general humanitarian requests.
Current and upcoming funding from Fondation Setec that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Structures of general interest and non-profit organisations; projects must align with the annual theme and the Foundation's intervention areas; geographic and scale eligibility may depend on the campaign theme.
Deadline: Campaign runs annually (example described as February–November); selection process includes pre-selection and audition stages.
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