Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Offering Grant Program

Deadline: 02-Apr-21

The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC) has launched a grant program to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy.

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MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.

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Funding Information

The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – small grants: It is possible to apply for smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000, provided that the application falls within the strategic aims of MFMC.
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges – larger grants (step 1): The foundation is looking for projects above EUR 10,000 – typically in the range of €20,000 to €200,000, although larger projects may be considered. The foundation will only consider applications that clearly fall under its strategy.
The Minor foundation supports communication projects that

Aim to reduce GHG emissions in line with the urgent transformation required;
Lead to policy or behavioural change among decisionmakers or lead to changes in policies or practices in public or private institutions;
Increase the public’s support for climate policy measures;
Are otherwise difficult to fund.
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The Foundation supports advocates of climate change mitigation. The calls for applications are open to international applicants.
For more information, visit https://unifor.no/stiftelser/the-minor-foundation-for-major-challenges/?_sf_s=Minor