The Junior Chamber International Switzerland Foundation supports local JCI Switzerland organizations by funding new initiatives, activities, and events, with a clear emphasis on getting projects off the ground and recognizing strong chapter leadership. Its giving is tightly aligned to the JCI network in Switzerland, so it is best understood as an internal capacity-builder and project accelerator rather than a general grantmaker. The foundation also uses awards to spotlight promising members and high-quality projects, reinforcing leadership development, volunteer engagement, and chapter vitality.
Primarily small-to-moderate seed grants and project support for Swiss JCI local organizations, plus annual recognition awards. Funding appears to be offered through a structured JCI Foundation program rather than an open general application process, with grants typically in the CHF 500 to CHF 30,000 range depending on the project.
Eligibility is highly specific: proposals must come from Swiss-based JCI Local Organizations (LOMs). Applicants should frame requests as seed funding or project support for a concrete chapter-led activity, event, or initiative, and highlight member development, community impact, and project feasibility. Watch for annual award opportunities and submit through the JCIS/JCI Foundation process rather than expecting open external grant cycles.
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Who can apply: Projects, activities, and events must be organized by local Junior Chamber International Switzerland organizations and correspond to at least one of JCI's four objectives as well as JCI's credo and ideals; proposals must comply with the JCISF statutes and regulations.
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