Stichting Cordius funds mission-aligned organizations working across its three pillars: People, Nature, and Culture, with a strong emphasis on lasting, scalable change. Its stated priorities suggest a particular interest in marginalized children and women, as well as environmental projects that protect ecosystems and reduce pollution. The foundation appears to favor organizations that can demonstrate clear impact, effectiveness, and the ability to create durable positive outcomes in the Netherlands and globally.
Offers unrestricted, mission-aligned general grants to organizations working within its three thematic areas; funding appears to be program-based rather than open-ended, with an emphasis on effective, scalable initiatives. Grant timing and size are not clearly public from the available data, so applicants should expect a selective process aligned to Cordius’ strategic priorities.
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Review the foundation’s three thematic priorities carefully and frame your proposal around measurable, scalable impact for marginalized people or environmental restoration. Since the program is described as mission-aligned general grants, emphasize organizational effectiveness, long-term change, and fit with People, Nature, or Culture rather than a broad project request.
Current and upcoming funding from Stichting Cordius that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Supports organizations and selected projects with a societal purpose; emphasis on effective and scalable projects. Funding is provided only after positive due diligence by the board and must be used for the stated purpose. The board may attach additional conditions.
Who can apply: Organisations (nonprofit/charity) whose work aligns with Cordius' thematic priorities. Applicants must complete a quickscan and pass a due diligence review by the board. The board may approach organisations proactively.
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