Funding from Petzl Foundation Grant
Petzl Foundation
Funding route · no open call
- Amount
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- Deadline
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- Who can apply
- Non-profits, charities · Worldwide
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In context
This call is open to non-profits and registered charities. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
Summary
The Petzl Foundation funds non-profit organizations implementing projects in mountains and vertical environments focused on accident prevention, ecosystem conservation, green transition, and knowledge discovery. Eligible projects span outdoor recreation (climbing, mountaineering), professional work-at-height sectors (tree care, rescue), and mountain sustainability initiatives that minimize transport and emissions.
About this grant
The Petzl Foundation supports projects carried out by non-profit organizations that take place in mountains or vertical environments. The foundation funds projects related to outdoor recreational activities such as climbing and mountaineering, professional work-at-height sectors including tree care and technical rescue, and projects encouraging the green transition of mountain areas. Projects must fall into one of three primary mission categories: accident prevention and risk management education, conservation of difficult-access ecosystems and green transition in mountain areas, or discovery of vertical environments and acquisition of new knowledge. The foundation prioritizes projects that minimize energy impacts by reducing transport and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be non-profit organizations with headquarters located in the European Union or European Economic Area, with some exceptions for the Americas upon request. Individuals, private companies, and for-profit ventures are not eligible. Projects must take place in mountains or vertical environments and must not be designed to promote products or services for profit. Ineligible projects include expeditions, one-time shows, competitions or sporting events, clean-up projects, projects impacting the environment during implementation or operation, and projects already completed prior to application.
How it's scored
After an initial review, a project shortlist is drawn up and presented to the Petzl Foundation Board, which decides on funding. The Board meets monthly. During selection, particular attention is paid to projects that minimize energy impacts by reducing transport and greenhouse gas emissions.
Key requirements
- Applicant must be a non-profit organization
- Project must take place in mountains or vertical environments
- Project must fall into one of three mission categories: accident prevention/risk management education, conservation of difficult-access ecosystems and green transition, or discovery of vertical environments and knowledge acquisition
- Projects should minimize energy impacts by reducing transport and greenhouse gas emissions
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- Who can apply for Funding from Petzl Foundation?
- Eligibility covers non-profits and charities in any country. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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