Support projects connecting with nature and conserving nature and species

The Major Committees support flagship and experimental projects, co-constructed with associations, addressing significant biodiversity challenges for one and active nature-based education for the other. Each is composed of a jury of civil society experts (scientists, educators, specialists in their field) and Nature & Découvertes naturalists and passionate employees. Each annual committee examines between 10 and 20 pre-selected proposals by the Foundation team, which will be funded from €6,000 up to €15,000 for national projects.

The "Active nature-based education" committee supports reference projects in connecting with nature. It meets in June to vote on grants.

The "Biodiversity" committee supports reference projects in nature and species conservation. It meets in October to select the winners.

The "Helping Hand" Committee supports initiatives for the protection, awareness, and education of ordinary or remarkable nature by targeting local field projects, with a strong volunteer component, to carry out concrete actions. It is composed of a rotating jury of 20 nature-loving employees from the Nature & Découvertes teams, accompanied by experts. They meet throughout the seasons…