How to apply

Before contacting the Foundation, please make sure you have reviewed our Grant Programmes to see whether your project matches the goals and  priorities of the Foundation. If you would like to apply, but the relevant grant programme is closed for applications, you can contact the respective Grant Programmes Manager to discuss your idea and the timing of the next grant cycle.

You can register here below to receive notifications of when grants are available. If you have applied to the Foundation in the past and have opted in, you will automatically receive notifications.

Please make sure that you have read the description of the different grant programmes and categories as well as the relevant Grants FAQs before you begin the online application process.

Applications can only be submitted via the online application process. Unless specifically requested by the Foundation, we do not accept applications by mail or email.

On the grant categories pages you will find links to the relevant notes of guidance and sample application forms.

Please note that to access the online application portal you will need to click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of the grant category description. The first time you login, you will need to create an account with an email and a password. Please keep that information in a safe place since you will be using it in the future.

If you are applying from Turkey you will need to change your web browser language settings to English. Here’s how