Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Vaud

Fondation Simone Pegurri

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.·4.2(55)

VOé Fondation actif!

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.·3.9(46)

VOé Fondation actif! provides financial support to local public and private initiatives that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency and awareness of renewable energy. It supports projects in the regions where the VOé Group operates.

Fonds de secours de la Société Suisse des Auteurs (SSA)

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(5)

Fonds de secours de la Société Suisse des Auteurs (SSA) is a pension fund for authors who have concluded a membership contract with the SSA. It provides cover for the risks of old age and death and collects contributions to guarantee statutory benefits.

Fondation Me J.-J. van Walsem pro Universitate

Since 1975 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Fondation Me J.-J. van Walsem pro Universitate promotes the culture of science at the University of Lausanne in law, economics, humanities, philosophy and theology, giving priority to law and economics.

FONDATION ROMANDE POUR LA CHANSON ET LES MUSIQUES ACTUELLES

Since 1996 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(2)

FONDATION ROMANDE POUR LA CHANSON ET LES MUSIQUES ACTUELLES supports artists from French-speaking Switzerland in developing their careers in contemporary music. Its activities include funding programmes, advice, training and networking for music professionals.

Fondation FIVB pour le Volleyball

Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(41)

Fondation Alice Bailly

Since 1946 · 21–50 empl.

Fondation Alice Bailly supports young visual artists in French-speaking Switzerland through scholarships. The grants can fund study trips or provide occasional financial assistance, and works by scholarship recipients are exhibited regularly.

Fondation Général Henri Guisan

Since 1947 · 21–50 empl.

Fondation Général Henri Guisan provides financial assistance to military personnel of all ranks who become ill or are injured during service, do not regain full working capacity, and receive no or only partial support from existing organizations. The foundation also manages Verte Rive.

Fondation des institutions sociales de l'industrie vaudoise de la construction

Since 1949 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation des institutions sociales de l'industrie vaudoise de la construction is a foundation serving the construction industry in Vaud. It supports health and safety prevention, provides targeted financial assistance to workers, and contributes to continuing education and training in the sector.

Fondation C.F. Ramuz

Since 1951 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation C.F. Ramuz works to keep the memory and literary work of C. F. Ramuz alive. It promotes the publication, circulation, study and translation of his work, and supports literary creation in French-speaking Switzerland through awards and grants.

Fondation Rey-Willer

Since 1960 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Rey-Willer supports people under 35 who are domiciled in the canton of Vaud by awarding scholarships for vocational education and training. Its support covers a broad range of professional fields and types of training.

FONDATION EDOUARD FLEURET

Since 1962 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION EDOUARD FLEURET promotes legal studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lausanne. It awards prizes, scholarships and grants for research and publications, and owns a law library with collections on Swiss and international law and legal history.

FONDATION NICATI-de LUZE

Since 1965 · 11–20 empl.

FONDATION NICATI-de LUZE supports musicians and composers from Switzerland or established there through project funding, partnerships and the Concours Nicati, a competition dedicated to contemporary music. It will stop awarding direct grants from 1 January 2027 and continue the competition every three years.

Fondation pour l'équipement touristique de la Riviera

Since 1967 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation pour l'équipement touristique de la Riviera provides financial support for maintaining, developing and improving the tourist facilities of the Riviera municipalities.

Fondation pour la jeunesse suisse Général Guisan

Since 1970 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation pour la jeunesse suisse Général Guisan is a foundation dedicated to supporting Swiss youth according to its website. The site presents an overview of the foundation, its activities, and contact information.

FONDATION CHARLES VEILLON

Since 1973 · 11–20 empl.

FONDATION CHARLES VEILLON promotes cultural creation and scientific research. It supports the European Essay Prize and fosters dialogue on cultural and societal questions through interdisciplinary activities.

FONDATION DE LA CVCI

Since 1978 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION DE LA CVCI is a non-profit foundation that supports initiatives serving the public interest and contributing to economic development. It funds projects related to employment, professional integration and training, and awards interest-free study loans and prizes to students.

FRH - Fondation pour la Recherche en faveur des personnes Handicapées

Since 1979 · 21–50 empl.

FRH - Fondation pour la Recherche en faveur des personnes Handicapées is a foundation that supports and promotes research to improve the living conditions of people with disabilities, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. It supports practice-oriented research projects and disseminates their findings.

Fondation Leenaards

Since 1980 · 21–50 empl.

Fondation Leenaards is a philanthropic foundation that supports projects in culture, social affairs, science and health. It also backs ecological transition and initiatives promoting democracy and social cohesion.

Fondation Charles Léopold Mayer pour le progrès humain - fph

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Charles Léopold Mayer pour le progrès humain - fph supports civil society organisations and movements advocating for social and ecological transition through grants. It provides long-term, structural support to help advance peaceful change and more participatory, fair and sustainable ways of organising society.

Fondation Paul Dupasquier

Since 1983 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Paul Dupasquier awards scholarships that can cover part of the tuition fees at Ecole Lémania. Awards are based on students’ academic merit and specific financial needs.

Fondation Irène Reymond

Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Irène Reymond supports artists from French-speaking Switzerland and artists who have lived there for more than five years. It awards annual prizes to artists working in the visual arts.

Fondation des Amis du Musée Jenisch Vevey

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation des Amis du Musée Jenisch Vevey supports the development and visibility of the Jenisch Museum. It backs projects that enrich the visitor experience and has acquired artworks for the museum’s collection.

Fondation pour l'Université de Lausanne

Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation pour l'Université de Lausanne promotes scientific research linked to the University of Lausanne and the dissemination of its results. It supports research projects, scientific conferences, national and international exchanges, publications, and projects connecting the university with wider society.

Fondation Camélia Botnar

Since 1987 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Camélia Botnar promotes the medical and social well-being of the population through targeted assistance. It provides one-off financial aid, covers certain non-reimbursed medicines, supports childcare centres, facilitates social gatherings for older or isolated people, and promotes youth education and prevention in Villars, Ollon and Gryon.

FONDATION LAVAUX-CULLY-JAZZ

Since 1987 · 21–50 empl.

FONDATION LAVAUX-CULLY-JAZZ is a cultural foundation that supports the Cully Jazz Festival and promotes jazz and other musical genres. It raises funds and organises fundraising events for the festival.

Fondation Jeanne et Henri Pittier-Thomas

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Jeanne et Henri Pittier-Thomas is a charitable foundation that provides interest-free loans to support vocational training and studies. It can also provide financial assistance to associations and foundations working to support young people or intergenerational relations in the Aigle district.

fondation Erna Hamburger

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

fondation Erna Hamburger is a foundation that provides financial support to women with a university degree or comparable higher education. It supports postgraduate studies in the canton of Vaud.

Fondation pour le patrimoine culturel

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation pour le patrimoine culturel awards a prize to individuals and organisations who work on a voluntary basis to preserve cultural heritage. It also supports work and initiatives that contribute to cultural heritage.

Fondation des Amitiés gréco-suisses pour le financement du Prix Constantin-Valiadis

Since 1989 · 21–50 empl.

Fondation des Amitiés gréco-suisses pour le financement du Prix Constantin-Valiadis is a foundation that finances the annual Constantin Valiadis Prize awarded by the University of Lausanne. The prize recognises Greek and Swiss students in alternating years for a distinguished thesis or dissertation; work by Swiss students must relate to Greece.

FONDATION SUISA

Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.

FONDATION SUISA supports contemporary music creation from Switzerland and Liechtenstein across all genres. Its activities include funding music projects and publishers and promoting this music in Switzerland and abroad.

Fondation Pierre et Nouky Bataillard

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Pierre et Nouky Bataillard supports projects to protect nature and animals and develops its own initiatives to promote biodiversity. It also supports artistic work, including through awards for Swiss literature and graphic design, and works to preserve its founders’ legacy.

Fondation Paternus

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Paternus supports the Italian and Italian-origin community and promotes the development of Italian culture. It can provide financial assistance for cultural events and also runs a restaurant-pizzeria.

Fondation de la Mucoviscidose

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation de la Mucoviscidose supports adults with cystic fibrosis who live in Switzerland. The foundation provides one-off grants or monthly payments, including assistance with costs not covered by insurance and projects that promote independence, as well as continuing education.

FORCE Fondation Recherche sur le Cancer de l'Enfant

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

FORCE Fondation Recherche sur le Cancer de l'Enfant is a foundation that promotes research into childhood cancer. It supports basic, translational and clinical research in paediatric oncology and contributes to the education and further training of researchers, particularly in collaboration with the CHUV.

FONDATION POUR L'INNOVATION ET LA TECHNOLOGIE (FIT)

Since 1995 · 51–100 empl.

FONDATION POUR L'INNOVATION ET LA TECHNOLOGIE (FIT) supports start-ups in French-speaking Switzerland through loans and grants. It funds innovative projects in technology, digital business and low-tech with positive social, environmental or economic impact.

Fondation de soutien aux Eglantines

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION LAMBRECHT

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION LAMBRECHT is a charitable foundation that provides financial support to older people in need so they can stay in a bilingual care facility. It also supports German-language pastoral care and cultural and research projects.