Financial Grants

Unrestricted, multi-year funding for exceptional nonprofit organizations working in the fields of education and climate action.

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Funding Approach

The Personio Foundation provides financial support to exceptional nonprofit organizations working in the fields of education and climate action. We offer unrestricted, multi-year funding to help social impact leaders grow faster, scale sustainably, and focus on what matters most: delivering lasting change.

€50k-€100k

typical grant amount

3 years

support period

portfolio organizations

Global

support of organizations

We believe in giving organizations the freedom to use funding where it’s needed most. That’s why our financial support is unrestricted. We want to be more than a funder — we aim to be a genuine partner. We value your leadership, your ingenuity, and your deep understanding of the communities you serve. Our role is to support your growth, not to control it.

our Criteria

Our Expectations from Partner Organizations

Innovation

We align with organizations pioneering bold new ways to serve people and the planet by developing solutions where others see obstacles, embracing modern tools over outdated methods, and creating innovative business models to tackle funding gaps.

Scalability

We seek organizations with a mindset geared towards scale. Those that, upon seeing their solution succeed on a small scale, immediately envision serving thousands more. We support the bold visionaries who dare to tackle and solve the grand challenges of our time.

Sustainability

We admire organizations that understand the rhythm of growth - when to moderate and when to accelerate. These entities recognize that sometimes taking a step back is necessary to propel forward with greater momentum.

APPLICATION

We are currently not accepting applications for financial grants. However, we encourage all interested organizations to subscribe to our newsletter below to receive updates. We will notify you directly when new funding opportunities become available.

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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the financial support, collaboration, and trust you have shown us over the past three years. Our partnership has been invaluable in helping us pursue our mission. We are also thrilled to continue benefiting from your in-kind HR support, a resource we have relied on and which has been of great help to our team.

FAQ

Questions Answered

Here are the most common things nonprofits ask us about our grants, selection criteria, and application process.

Can I proactively apply for a grant?

No, we do not accept unsolicited applications. When new grant opportunities become available, we will announce them publicly. To stay informed, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter.

When can I apply for funding?

Currently, there is no open call for grant applications. Once new opportunities arise, we will share details via our newsletter and website.

What do I need to submit when applying?

At a minimum, we require proof of nonprofit status, a clear strategic outline, and a compelling presentation of your organization’s mission and impact. Additional details and criteria will be shared with the next open call.

What are the selection criteria for grants?

We fund organizations working in the areas of education or environmental protection. Priority is given to those offering innovative, scalable, or tech-driven solutions with strong potential for impact.

Can we apply again if we’ve already applied before?

Yes, previous applicants are welcome to apply again in future calls for proposals.

Do you fund organizations outside of Europe?

Yes, while we are based in Europe, we support nonprofits globally as long as they align with our focus areas of education and environmental protection.