Call for projects

Terms and conditions

This Call for projects is open exclusively to initiatives that align with the mission of the Cetelem Foundation, namely: “Inclusion through Digital Sharing”, in line with the Cetelem Foundation’s three main areas of intervention described below.

Apply

To be considered for review, the application form (available for download at the bottom of this page) must be fully completed and submitted together with all required supporting documents listed on the final page, to the following address:

Eligibility criteria and funding

Eligible applicants are non-profit and public-interest organizations whose activities qualify for sponsorship, including: associations, foundations, public or private non-profit institutions and services, public or private non-profit healthcare facilities, public or state-accredited educational institutions, the State and local or regional authorities, public research laboratories, …
For projects selected and deemed consistent with the Foundation’s mission, the annual grant amount will range between €10,000 (minimum) and €50,000 (maximum), depending on the project’s nature and scope.
Please note that funding must be specifically allocated to the approved project. It may not be used to cover general operating costs or expenses unrelated to the submitted project.

Ineligible applicants

The following entities are not eligible for this Call for Projects:

Religious organizations
Politically affiliated organizations
For-profit entities
Organizations primarily engaged in advocacy or lobbying activities

Renewal of support from the Cetelem Foundation

Multi-year projects*: Organizations may propose initiatives spanning two or three years, renewable once, for a maximum total duration of six years.
Annual projects*: Organizations may submit a new annual project for up to two consecutive years.

* In both cases, exceptional extensions may be granted upon decision of the Foundation’s Executive Committee (COMEX).

2025 call for projects – Key milestones