Proposals must correspond to the prequalification criteria :
The Foundation is looking for programmes that will make a concrete and lasting improvement to the life of the target population.
Any project that is given support contribute towards protecting the environment and rationalising the use of natural resources.
Projects arise from specific findings that take account of the needs of local populations and the land.
The Foundation lends support to appropriate and concrete action, the results of which are measurable. The Foundation is looking to support ongoing projects, and encourages innovation wherever possible.
The Foundation supports participatory and partnership programmes. They are implemented in conjunction with identified partners. They encourage the emergence of or strengthen the abilities of those partners. The role of each partner is clearly defined.
The projects demonstrate that they are integrated within the national strategy of the country in which they take place.
The Foundation demands to see accurate details of the budget and expenditure involved. It agrees to cover 10% of all administrative costs.
Fondation Ensemble does not fund :
Projects that do not fall within the areas of intervention outlined above.
One-off projects that are not of the lasting variety.
Awareness projects (in France and emerging countries) with no concrete and measurable activity.
Initiatives (in France and emerging countries) that do not make provision for measuring the anticipated impact/ expected results.
Projects that do not take account of protecting or restoring the environment. Initiatives that do not earmark the bulk of their investment for concrete action. Microcredit, workshops, conferences, ecotourism, educational packages (in France), study/research trips taken by students.
Applications for subsidies that include allocating more than to paying wages of expatriates.
Projects submitted by private individuals. | | Allocated amount
The minimum amount allocated per project is 40 000 € per annum, and support is given for at least two years.
Fondation can provide up to 50% of the total budget for the project, up to a maximum subsidy level of 300 000 €. |