Call for Projects: Ernest Solvay Fund – Autumn Selection
Various (via FundsforNGOs)
Geography
Global / Africa
Program area
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Amount
From $10,000
Deadline
-
Eligible orgs
NGO, CBO, Nonprofit
SDGs
SDG 4, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 15
Status
Fit rationale
Strong thematic alignment with TOH's core work via explicit support for STEM/digital education initiatives and sustainable development projects involving circular economy/resource use. Geography is global/Africa with no Kenya-specific exclusions, and applicant type appears open to NGOs delivering educational projects. Minor deduction for limited award size and need to confirm Solvay operational presence in Kenya.
Description
Deadline : 14-Sep-23 The King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) is currently accepting applications for the Ernest Solvay Fund. What is it about? The Ernest Solvay Fund offers financial support to initiatives in 3 areas: STEM education. This concerns Science (mainly chemistry, physics and earth sciences), Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Digital education is also included. Scientific progress and innovation . Medical and pharmaceutical fields are not included. Sustainable development (in relation to climate change, resource use and the circular economy). Funding Information Support Until: € 10,000 Eligibility Criteria The choice of scientific/technological (STEM) education/studies among young people; The engagement in scientific research and the environment; Sientific and technological entrepreneurship. Applications for scholarships or fellowships in the framework of a doctoral thesis or post-doctoral research are not eligible. Congresses are eligible as long as they bring together young people for educational purposes. All projects must be located in a country where Solvay is active. Selection Criteria During its selection process, the jury will pay attention to the following criteria: The potential impact of the project. In this regard, the Selection Committee will be attentive to the number of people affected by the project. The communication of the KPI’s requested in the application form (age of the beneficiaries and their number). The innovative and original nature of the project. The project must be clear, concrete and realistic. It must be possible to implement it with the stated funding and within the stated timetable. The summary of the project must be as accurate as possible and it has to be stated to what expenses the Fund’s grant is going to be allocated. the funding provided by the Fund Can be complementary but should not take the place of public funding. Covers the expenses necessary to carry out the project, not the sponsoring expenses related to the marketing or advertising, nor logistical costs. Must be critical to the success of the project. The jury will select projects where the support provided by the Fund makes a real difference to the beneficiary organization. For more information, visit King Baudouin Foundation .
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