Fundação Manuel António da Mota supports integrated community development in Portugal and in the regions where Mota-Engil operates, with a strong emphasis on social impact, education, training, culture, and the environment. Its grants and awards tend to favor organizations tackling poverty and exclusion, migrant and refugee inclusion, local/regional development, and innovative social solutions, often through partnerships with schools, research/impact organizations, and social economy entities. The foundation also shows interest in youth entrepreneurship and cultural initiatives, alongside practical community improvements like school rehabilitation and social-support projects.
Mix of annual program-based grants and a yearly prize/award process, with support ranging from project grants and sponsorships to recognition awards. Funding appears to be Portugal-focused, often tied to specific calls or partnerships rather than open-ended general support; prize amounts are modest-to-mid-sized and the PAES program uses an annual budget.
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Watch the foundation website for annual calls, especially PAES and the Prémio Manuel António da Mota, and apply early—recent prize applications closed on June 30. Strong applications should be Portugal-based, clearly aligned to social inclusion, education, culture, or environmental/community impact, and show measurable benefits for vulnerable communities or local development.
Current and upcoming funding from Fundação Manuel António da Mota that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizações que se notabilizem nas áreas temáticas do Prémio; candidaturas submetidas conforme regulamento do prémio.
Deadline: Candidaturas da edição 2026 encerraram a 30 de junho de 2026. Regime anual.
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