Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Carpi is a place-based community foundation focused on strengthening the social, cultural, and economic life of Carpi, Novi di Modena, and Soliera. Its grants support local nonprofits and institutions working in culture, education and research, social welfare, and community development, with a strong emphasis on tangible benefit within its service area. It also runs targeted calls for social inclusion and neighborhood/community activation, plus student awards and research prizes.
Annual Giving$3.2M
Focus Areas
Local Arts and Cultural ProgrammingSocial Welfare for Vulnerable PopulationsCommunity Development and Public Space ActivationEducation Scholarships and Academic ResearchLocal Heritage and Cultural ValorizationEnvironmental Community Projects
Giving Approach
Competitive, locally restricted grantmaking through annual and seasonal calls; typical awards are small to moderate ($2,000-$20,000). Most programs are application-based but not open-ended, with no unsolicited proposals accepted, and several calls recur annually in spring and again in November.
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How to approach this funder
Monitor the foundation’s annual call windows closely, especially the May 15–June 15 and November sessions, and submit only if your project directly benefits Carpi, Novi di Modena, Soliera, or the specific target area named in the call. Align proposals tightly to the stated theme, show clear local impact, and be prepared for program-specific requirements since the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Notable grantees:
• Local nonprofits serving Carpi, Novi di Modena, and Soliera
• Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Unimore)
• Community organizations involved in Parco Santacroce initiatives
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Carpi that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 20 days (Jun 15, 2026)Award: $2K – $20K
BANDO +SOCIALE
socialewelfarecommunity support
Who can apply: Entities privately constituted, associations, social cooperatives (Law 381/91), and other nonprofit organizations formally constituted for at least one year by the application deadline; must have skills and knowledge in the relevant sector. Excludes individuals, businesses, unions, political parties, trade associations, and for-profit entities.
Deadline: Open from 15 May to 15 June and again in November.
Open nowCloses in 20 days (Jun 15, 2026)Award: $2K – $20K
BANDO +CULTURA
culturaartebeni culturali
Who can apply: Entities privately constituted, associations, social cooperatives (Law 381/91), and other nonprofit organizations formally constituted for at least one year by the application deadline; must have skills and knowledge in the relevant sector. Excludes individuals, businesses, unions, political parties, trade associations, and for-profit entities.
Deadline: Open from 15 May to 15 June and again in November.
community developmentsocial participationlocal engagement
Who can apply: Nonprofit entities meeting the general contribution eligibility rules of the foundation and proposing initiatives consistent with the call.
Deadline: Open from 3 November 2025 to 30 October 2026.
AmbienteWelfare di comunitàValorizzazione spazi pubblici+1 more
Who can apply: Destinato a progetti con ricaduta sul Parco Santacroce/territorio locale; sono ammissibili enti non profit e organizzazioni senza scopo di lucro (vedi bando per dettagli).
Deadline: Finestra indicata nel bando: aperto dal 3 novembre 2025 al 30 ottobre 2026.
Bandi richieste di contributo (sessione di novembre)
Arte e attività culturaliIstruzione, ricerca e sviluppoSalute e attività sociali+1 more
Who can apply: Varia per singolo bando; generalmente enti non profit costituiti da almeno un anno e con competenze pertinenti al progetto proposto. Esclusi soggetti lucrativi e persone fisiche.
Deadline: Sessione annuale nel mese di novembre (finestra mensile).
Richieste di contributo nei settori d’intervento del DPP
arte e culturaattività socialiistruzione+4 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit entities able to submit projects in the foundation's intervention sectors and with direct local impact; specific call rules apply.
Deadline: Annual November window; the site states the next window opens in November.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.