Fondation Terre Solidaire funds practical, community-based projects that advance a just ecological transition in France and sometimes internationally. Its priorities span regenerative agriculture, solidarity-based economic models, citizen-led energy and local renewables, biodiversity and natural-resource governance, and projects that combine environmental action with social inclusion and public education. It stands out for backing both implementation and broader change efforts, including research, advocacy, and public mobilization, not just on-the-ground projects.
Focus Areas
Agroecology and Sustainable Food SystemsSolidarity Economy and Social InnovationCitizen-Led Renewable EnergyEnergy Sobriety and Energy JusticeBiodiversity Protection and Collective Resource GovernanceLocally Led Ecological Transition Initiatives
Giving Approach
Offers program-based grants and an annual prize, typically supporting concrete projects, experimentation, research, and advocacy rather than unrestricted institutional funding. Grants appear to favor France-based initiatives with some international reach, and the annual 'Ils changent le monde' prize provides both funding and visibility to selected local initiatives; applications follow periodic cycles, with at least one annual deadline.
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How to approach this funder
Monitor the foundation’s program pages and annual prize announcements for open calls, since deadlines are cyclical and the 2025 prize round is already closed. Applicants should align proposals to one of the foundation’s named programs, emphasize tangible ecological and social impact, and show how the project supports a just transition through local action, citizen participation, or policy influence.
Notable grantees:
• Halage
• SystExt
• Centrales Villageoises
• Collectif Nourrir
• Réseau Haies France / AFAC Agroforesteries
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondaton Terre Solidaire that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $12K – $35K
Déposer un projet / Soutien aux organisations
transition écologique et solidairesystèmes agricoles et alimentaires durablesnouveaux modèles économiques+5 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations based in France, such as associations of public interest, foundations, endowment funds, and networks or consortia of organizations. Projects must promote a transition écologique et solidaire, reinvention of citizen engagement, and have potential to inspire or replicate elsewhere. The project must fit at least one priority area. The foundation does not fund individual applications, local authorities, public or para-public institutions, universities or schools, companies/SCIC/SCOP, documentary films, festivals, discovery trips, doctoral or thesis projects, or projects outside the EU except partners of CCFD-Terre Solidaire.
Deadline: No calls for applications; submissions accepted year-round and reviewed at four annual board meetings.
Déposer un projet / Soutien aux projets de transition écologique et solidaire
sustainable agriculture and food systemsnew economic modelsenergy transition+6 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations based in France, such as associations of general interest, foundations, endowments, and networks or consortia of organizations. The project must serve the public interest, promote ecological and solidarity transition, engage citizens, be potentially replicable, and fit at least one priority area. The foundation does not fund individual applications, territorial authorities, public or parapublic institutions, universities or schools, companies/SCIC/SCOP, documentary films, festivals, discovery trips, doctoral or thesis projects, or projects outside the EU except partners of CCFD-Terre Solidaire.
Deadline: Aucune date limite fixe; dépôts possibles toute l'année. Les dossiers sont examinés lors de quatre conseils d'administration annuels.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $12K – $35K
Programme Transition écologique agricole
agriculture durablesystèmes alimentaires durablesagroécologie+2 more
Who can apply: Organisations à but non lucratif basées en France, telles que associations d’intérêt général, fondations, fonds de dotation, réseaux ou consortiums. Le projet doit promouvoir une transition écologique et solidaire, réinventer l’engagement citoyen, être inspirant et s’inscrire dans au moins une des priorités de la fondation.
Deadline: Dépôt possible toute l'année; validation à l'un des quatre conseils d'administration annuels
économie sociale et solidaireéconomie circulairefinance solidaire+3 more
Who can apply: Organisations à but non lucratif basées en France, telles que associations d’intérêt général, fondations, fonds de dotation, réseaux ou consortiums. Le projet doit être aligné avec la transition écologique et solidaire et les priorités de la fondation.
Deadline: Dépôt possible toute l'année; validation à l'un des quatre conseils d'administration annuels
Programme Protection et sauvegarde de l'environnement
protection de la naturegestion durable des ressources naturellesbiens communs+2 more
Who can apply: Organisations à but non lucratif basées en France, telles que associations d’intérêt général, fondations, fonds de dotation, réseaux ou consortiums. Le projet doit promouvoir une transition écologique et solidaire et correspondre aux priorités de la fondation.
Deadline: Dépôt possible toute l'année; validation à l'un des quatre conseils d'administration annuels
transition énergétiqueénergies renouvelablessobriété énergétique+3 more
Who can apply: Organisations à but non lucratif basées en France, telles que associations d’intérêt général, fondations, fonds de dotation, réseaux ou consortiums. Le projet doit promouvoir une transition écologique et solidaire, être inspirant et s’inscrire dans les priorités de la fondation.
Deadline: Dépôt possible toute l'année; validation à l'un des quatre conseils d'administration annuels
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.