The Eurofins Foundation provides grants to support projects that create positive and lasting social, health, environmental and educational impact.

The Foundation accepts applications from legally registered non-profit organisations, NGOs and universities with an established track record of at least 24 months. Projects should demonstrate a clear need, positive impact and an effective and well-defined use of the requested funding.

The Foundation's support is aimed at initiatives that align with its focus areas, including:

• Protecting the environment and biodiversity
• Improving health and nutrition
• Uplifting local communities
• Supporting students, particularly in STEM education

The Foundation places particular emphasis on projects that can demonstrate lasting impact, a sound methodology, the ability to build on the Foundation's contribution through additional resources, and prevention and education measures that reduce inequalities and promote inclusion and diversity.

What Funding Is Available?

The Foundation provides grants of up to €25,000.

However, the requested grant may represent no more than 25% of the total project cost, including staff costs where applicable.

This means applicants need to demonstrate that the project has a broader funding base and that the Eurofins Foundation contribution will form only part of the overall project financing.

The Foundation may also award less than the amount requested, even where an application is successful.

Contributions are generally one-off and mostly non-recurring, except for certain university grants supporting students.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants are organisations that:

• Are a legally registered non-profit organisation, NGO or university.
• Have been carrying out activities for at least 24 months.
• Were not legally registered after 1 January 2024.
• Are applying for a project that meets the Foundation's objectives.
• Can clearly explain the need addressed, expected positive impact and use of the funding.
• Are applying for a project lasting 9–12 months.
• Can demonstrate that the requested funding does not exceed 25% of total project costs.
• Request no more than €25,000.
• Submit only one application per organisation per calendar year.

Priority Areas

Projects should align with one or more of the Foundation's objectives:

Protecting the Environment and Biodiversity

Projects that contribute to the protection and conservation of the environment and biodiversity and the responsible use of natural resources.

Improving Health and Nutrition

Projects addressing health and nutrition needs, including areas such as clean drinking water, sanitation and research contributing to safer and healthier lives.

Uplifting Local Communities

Projects supporting people and communities, particularly initiatives aimed at improving opportunities and living conditions for disadvantaged or vulnerable populations.

Supporting Students and STEM Education

Projects supporting students, particularly those studying or conducting research in STEM-related fields aimed at contributing to safer and healthier lives, where students face insufficient financial resources.

Project Requirements

The proposed project must:

• Have a duration of 9–12 months.
• Be implemented within the Foundation's stated project period.
• Be clearly aligned with the Foundation's objectives.
• Address a clearly identified need.
• Demonstrate a positive and lasting impact.
• Provide a clear explanation of how the requested funds will be used.
• Have a sufficiently developed and appropriate methodology.

The Foundation also considers whether the applicant can secure additional funding from other sources or make progress beyond the Foundation's contribution, which means applicants should demonstrate how the project can continue or expand beyond the grant.

Additional Selection Considerations

In addition to eligibility, the Foundation gives consideration to whether:

• The project addresses two or more Foundation objectives.
• The project has the potential to create a positive and lasting impact.
• The methodology is sufficiently described and appropriate.
• The organisation has the ability to secure additional funding or make progress beyond the Foundation's contribution.
• The organisation has demonstrated effectiveness in managing international grants.
• The project uses prevention and education to reduce inequalities and promote inclusion and diversity.

Exclusions

The Foundation will not support:

• Commercial sponsorship requests.
• Sports or cultural event sponsorship.
• Fundraising activities for NGOs or other charitable causes.
• Projects that are still in a scoping or interview phase.
• Projects that were previously submitted and rejected.
• Projects where requested impact reports for previous/current Foundation support were not provided.
• Organisations that previously received support but failed to provide the required impact report.
• Projects or charities directly affiliated with a political or religious organisation, or actively promoting a particular faith or ideology.
• Organisations with overhead ratios above 20%.
• Incomplete submissions or applications with missing documentation.

The Foundation defines overheads as costs such as HR, advertising and fundraising campaigns, while staff costs directly attributable to project activities are not included in this overhead calculation.

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the Eurofins Foundation online application platform.

Applications are accepted annually from March to September, with the current application deadline set at:

1 September 2026 at 17:00 CET

The Foundation assesses applications on a rolling basis, so applicants are strongly encouraged to submit as early as possible rather than waiting for the deadline.

The selection process involves:

1. Initial review

The Eurofins Foundation team checks whether the application is complete and aligned with the Foundation's objectives.

2. Additional information, where required

The Foundation may contact applicants by email if further information is required.

3. Steering Committee review

Shortlisted applications move to the Review by Steering Committee stage.

4. Final review

Pre-selected applications proceed to final review.

5. Grant decision

Successful applicants receive a Confirmation of Grant Attribution email during the first half of December. Unsuccessful applicants are also notified and receive the reason for the decision.

Funds for projects that pass final review will be made available between December 2026 and the end of Q1 2027.

Project Duration

Eligible projects should run for 9–12 months.

The information provided states that projects will be implemented between Q4 2026 and Q4 2027. The FAQ provides a broader implementation window of November 2026 to January 2028 for the supported 9–12 month period.

Because these dates are presented differently within the source material, applicants should confirm the applicable implementation window through the current application platform or Foundation guidance before submission.

Funding Conditions

Applicants should pay particular attention to the following:

• Maximum grant request: €25,000
• Maximum Foundation contribution: 25% of total project cost
• Only one application per organisation per calendar year
• Funding is generally one-off and non-recurring
• The Foundation can award less than the amount requested
• A report on the use of allocated funds will be required.

A reporting template is expected to be provided to beneficiaries in autumn 2027, and organisations are expected to proactively notify the Foundation of foreseeable project delays.

Target Beneficiaries

Depending on the project, the Foundation supports initiatives benefiting:

• Disadvantaged or vulnerable communities.
• People requiring improved health and nutrition support.
• Communities requiring improved environmental protection.
• Students and researchers, particularly in STEM.
• People affected by inequalities and limited access to opportunities.

Assessment / Selection Criteria

Applications are considered based on:

• Alignment with the Foundation's objectives.
• Positive and lasting impact.
• Quality and appropriateness of the project methodology.
• Effective use of funds.
• Capacity to obtain additional funding or continue progress beyond the grant.
• Previous effectiveness in managing international grants.
• Contribution to reducing inequalities, inclusion and diversity.
• Whether the project addresses multiple Foundation objectives.

Limitations

The most important limitations for applicants are:

• Applicant must be a legally registered non-profit organisation, NGO or university.
• Organisation must have at least 24 months of activity and must not have been registered after 1 January 2024.
• Grant request cannot exceed €25,000.
• Grant request cannot exceed 25% of total project costs.
• Only one application per organisation per year is permitted.
• Commercial sponsorship and fundraising activities are excluded.
• Organisations with overhead ratios above 20% are excluded.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Previous supported organisations must have fulfilled their reporting obligations.

Key Dates

Applications Open: March 2026
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026 at 17:00 CET
Grant decisions communicated: First half of December 2026
Funds made available: December 2026 – end of Q1 2027

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