Funding
The Karl Zünd Foundation supports projects that strengthen people, the environment, and society in a sustainable way. We support projects in social welfare, nature and environmental conservation, culture, and the advancement of children and young people. We prioritize clear goals, transparency, and responsible use of allocated funds. The Foundation provides funding in the Altstätten region and its immediate vicinity, as well as in select countries in Africa and Asia.
Learn more about the projects we support and how to submit a funding application.
What do we fund?
- Nature and Environmental Protection
- Social Affairs
- Culture
- Support for Children and Youth
Associations, NGOs, and other nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding. Typically, we only support international projects in collaboration with a Swiss association. The project organization is politically and religiously independent.
How do we provide support?
In general, the Karl Zünd Foundation provides financial contributions for clearly defined projects or phases of projects. The Foundation does not provide funding for completed projects.
Where do we provide funding?
– At the international level, we support projects in Nepal, India, and the ASEAN states, as well as in southern African countries.
– Locally, we fund projects initiated in Altstätten and the surrounding area that benefit the region.
We exclusively fund measures aimed at ecological enhancement for regional infrastructure projects.
Your path to funding
1. Assess project idea: Does your project align with one of the Karl Zünd Foundation’s funding areas?
2. Submit your application. Submit your application to us. If your project is comprehensive, we will provide an additional form after the initial submission.
3. Application review: Submitted applications are reviewed by the Board of Trustees. We will contact you if we have any questions.
4. Decision: You will receive the Board of Trustees' decision following their meeting. The Board meets four times a year.
Meeting the funding guidelines does not obligate the Karl Zünd Foundation to provide funding. The Foundation is not required to provide reasons for a rejection.