Submit a Project
Applications are open each year from March to October and a decision on funding for selected projects is made in Q4.
EUROFINS FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Maximum 25% of a project / initiative costs and no more than 30.000€
2. Grants can have varying amounts.
3. Contributions are usually one-off and mostly non-recurring (except funds to Universities, which provide grants to their students).
SELECTION CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
1. The project is impactful and aligned with the objectives of the Foundation;
2. The project description must clearly mention the needs it addresses, its positive impact and the effective use of the funds;
3. The requested funding represents a maximum of 25% of the total costs of the project, including staff costs if applicable. The grant request can also not exceed 30.000€.
4. An evaluation of the project's effectiveness is requested.
EXCLUSION
1. Projects which do not align with the Foundation's objectives;
2. Commercial sponsorship requests, sponsoring of sports or cultural events, sponsoring of fundraising activities for NGOs and other charitable causes;
3. Projects previously submitted;
4. Projects/ charities directly affiliated with any political or religious organisation or actively promoting any particular faith or ideology;
5. Failure to provide an evaluation of the organisation's project's effectiveness (current or past projects);
6. Incomplete submissions;
7. Projects / organisations with high overheads or funding costs.
EVALUATION
1. The project is realistic and aligned with Eurofins Foundation's objectives;
2. The project addresses 2 or more objectives;
3. The Eurofins Foundation' contributes to a positive and lasting impact (sustainable approach);
4. The project methodology is sufficiently described and is appropriate;
5. The project is in line with the Foundation's inclusion, equality and diversity values;
6. Eurofins Foundation’s contribution provides a “booster” to the organisation supported, to find additional funding from other sources or make progress beyond the amount that may be contributed by the Eurofins Foundation;
7. The beneficiary organisation has demonstrated being effective in the past with funds received;
8. The overhead, advertising and funding acquisition costs of the organising body are less than 20% of the funds collected (i.e. at least 80% of funds are allocated to the objectives / beneficiaries of the charity supported);
9. Where possible and applicable, projects that, in addition to their primary focus being aligned to the foundation’s areas of focus, are using prevention measures and education to actively contribute to the reduction of inequalities and promote inclusion and diversity are given enhanced consideration for support.
SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be reviewed to make sure they are complete and aligned with the Foundation’s objectives.
A confirmation of receipt will be provided by the Foundation Team when the application has been received.
It may be that the Foundation Team asks for additional information. Valid applications will then be reviewed, once a year in the fourth quarter. The Eurofins Foundation’ Steering Committee, will select the proposals according to the objectives of the Foundation, its priority areas of focus and the overall impact of the proposed action.
Donations can be split among several projects while remaining impactful and meaningful for the organisations or students/ researchers that receive the donations.
Feedback will be provided via e-mail after the application has been reviewed by the foundation and the selected beneficiaries will be notified between October and December of each year.
The Foundation expects a short report (70-200 words maximum, in English) on the use of the allocated funds at the end of the project. A reporting template will be provided in due time to all beneficiaries. Any foreseen delays in the project should be proactively notified to Eurofins Foundation.
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