Funding criteria

We fund projects and programmes of selected partner organisations worldwide that advance the Foundation's mission as well as the goals in our focus areas.

 

We explicitly ask you to only submit funding applications that meet the criteria for content and structure listed here.

 

Content criteria:

Projects submitted to us must align with the Foundation's focus areas and our geographical orientation.

 

Structural criteria:

We support organisations:

  • that are well rooted locally and operate at regional, national and/or international level.
  • that have a sound organisational structure.
  • that endeavour to achieve transparency and can guarantee detailed annual reporting.
  • that aim to measure their impact on target groups and their environment so they can continuously reflect on their own approach.
  • that are able and willing to engage in shared learning, networking and growth in order to achieve the maximum possible impact.
  • that share our values.

As a general rule, we only support partners that are tax-exempt.

 

What we do not fund:

  • The Leopold Bachmann Foundation does not make donations to individuals.
  • We do not cover budget deficits and/or ongoing operational costs that are not integrated within a programme funded by us that is already in progress.
  • Projects solely related to infrastructure
  • Emergency relief

Please note that we are currently not reviewing any new funding applications. We will be happy to inform you in due course when we are accepting applications again. Thank you for your attention.

 

How to submit a grant application 

 

We value long-term partnerships and programme support. We will review your funding application in detail, hence we require comprehensive information. To save effort for you and ourselves, we kindly ask you to follow the steps below:

1

Information

Please check whether your application meets our funding criteria.

2

Project idea

If you meet the funding criteria, please email us

3

Proposal

After receiving a positive assessment, please submit a comprehensive application to us.

4

Assessment

During the review process, there will be one or more discussions between you and the programme managers at the Foundation. 

5

Decision

In case of a definitive approval, we will together draw up a binding agreement, including parameters.

6

Implementation

We engage with our partners on a regular basis.

2

Project idea

If you meet the funding criteria, please email us at: info@lb-foundation.ch with:

  • Details about your organisation.
  • A brief description of your programme: goal and purpose, region, duration, target group, anticipated impact, rough financing plan
  • Explanation of why the Leopold Bachmann Foundation is an ideal partner for you and for the focus of your programme.

As soon as we have reviewed your email, we will give you a brief feedback.

3

Proposal

After receiving a positive assessment, please submit a comprehensive application to us. This includes the following main points:

  • Description of the programme
  • Short-term and long-term objectives
  • Approach and method
  • Activities and expected results
  • Anticipated impact
  • Detailed budget
  • Financing plan and timeline

Ater consulting with us, your application will either be submitted using your own format template or the LBF format template. The LBF format template will be emailed to you in due course.

4

Assessment

During the review process, there will be one or more discussions between you and the programme managers at the Foundation. These conversations serve to get to know each other and to clarify questions regarding your application.

The grant commission will assess your application, and it reserves the right to obtain opinions from third parties.

5

Decision

In case of a definitive approval, we will together draw up a binding agreement, including parameters. At this point, we would like to refer to our Funding guidelines.

The review process from the submission of the application to the decision can take up to four months.

6

Implementation

We engage with our partners on a regular basis. Submission of a comprehensive annual report, including a financial overview, is a requirement. Our partners also inform us proactively about any delays, major deviations, or changes in the course of the project.