The nature of the project
The Foundation acts within the framework of corporate patronage. The projects supported must be community-oriented, non-profit initiatives. Unlike sponsorship or sponsoring operations, no commercial gain is sought in return for the financial assistance granted.
Employee involvement
The Foundation does not only provide funding. The projects which are likely to use the skills of Company employees are preferred.
Project assessment and feasibility
The Foundation ensures that project leaders provide a clear description of how they will use the grant for which they have applied, including information about the targets to be met and indicators to assess the impact of the grant provided.
The Foundation pays close attention to the technical and financial feasibility of each project, the experience of the project leader and the quality of its partners. It gives priority to projects that are original, set an example and they can be replicated.
The nature and amount of the grant
The Foundation will consider all requests. There is no maximum or minimum limit to the amount of the grant, although it can not exceed 50% of the budget dedicated to the entire project. The grant is intended to supplement public and private subsidies or grants as well as the existing resources of the entity requesting it. The Foundation's aim is to give project leaders additional leverage, with grants intended primarily to cover investment expenses, whether tangible or intangible.
Project leaders
They are typically non-profit organizations and companies running back-to-work schemes in France or elsewhere. The Foundation does not support grants for projects that are personally led by a Company employee.
