{"id":7964,"date":"2022-03-21T14:42:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecs-foundation.org\/?page_id=7964"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:16:49","slug":"funding-priorities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecs-foundation.org\/en\/funding-priorities\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647870334444{padding-top: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;crisis&#8221;][vc_column align=&#8221;text-left&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607618355223{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;slidetitel3 weiss&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Emergency Assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Protection, Relief and Hope for People in Crisis<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Children and families affected by displacement, hunger, natural disasters, disease, war and violence need protection and immediate assistance. Children are particularly vulnerable in times of crisis. Our focus is on forgotten crises that receive little or no media attention. Through our funding, we help protect children, keep families together and provide effective support to people facing acute humanitarian emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>We provide funding where help is needed most. For many years, we have supported trusted partner organisations that deliver rapid and effective humanitarian emergency relief to people in crisis-affected regions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647870122496{padding-top: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;poverty&#8221;][vc_column align=&#8221;text-left&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607618547770{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;slidetitel3 weiss&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Poverty and Inequalities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Equal Opportunities in Switzerland<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"632\">Mutual understanding, openness and tolerance are the foundation for peaceful coexistence. Growing diversity in Switzerland is both an enrichment and a shared responsibility. Our funding aims to reduce social disadvantage affecting children and young people. Education plays a key role in creating equal opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"784\">Our focus is on initiatives that enable disadvantaged young people to realise their potential and develop sustainable prospects for a life in dignity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca4248a h3{margin-bottom:px;font-size:22px;}.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca4248a .iconbox-icon-container{border-radius:px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"iconbox text-left iconbox-semiround iconbox-shadow iconbox-sm iconbox-filled ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca4248a\" id=\"ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca4248a\"   >\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"iconbox-icon-container\"><i class=\"\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><!-- \/.iconbox-icon-wrap -->\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"contents\">\t\n\t<h3>Projects We Support<\/h3>\t<ul>\n<li>Disadvantaged children and young people<\/li>\n<li>Education and integration<\/li>\n<li>Projects located in Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<style>.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a.btn-icon-solid .btn-icon{background:rgb(0, 0, 0);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a.btn-icon-circle.btn-icon-ripple .btn-icon:before{border-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a{color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:15px !important;font-weight:600 !important;letter-spacing:0.2em !important;}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a:before{background:-webkit-linear-gradient(to right, #eb0045 0%, #eb0045 100%);background:linear-gradient(to right, #eb0045 0%, #eb0045 100%);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a:after{background:rgb(255, 255, 255);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a.btn-bordered{border-color:#eb0045;}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a.btn-bordered:hover{border-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/ecs-foundation.org\/request\/\" title=\"Request\" class=\"btn btn-underlined text-uppercase btn-bordered border-thin btn-bordered-gradient ld_button_6a5ac3ca4351a\">\n\t<span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn-txt\">Submit Application<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecs-foundation.org\/en\/application\/\" title=\"Application\" class=\"liquid-overlay-link z-index-2\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca43f56 h3{margin-bottom:px;font-size:22px;}.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca43f56 .iconbox-icon-container{border-radius:px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"iconbox text-left iconbox-semiround iconbox-shadow iconbox-sm iconbox-filled ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca43f56\" id=\"ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca43f56\"   >\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"iconbox-icon-container\"><i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><!-- \/.iconbox-icon-wrap -->\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"contents\">\t\n\t<h3>What We Do Not Support<\/h3>\t<ul>\n<li>Individuals<\/li>\n<li>Scientific projects and research projects<\/li>\n<li>Projects abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647871269066{padding-top: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;cultural&#8221;][vc_column align=&#8221;text-left&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1607618547770{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;slidetitel3 weiss&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cultural Heritage<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Old Places, New Life<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_column_text]We are committed to preserving and maintaining our cultural heritage in Switzerland, as it is an integral part of our identity. It conveys a sense of belonging, has a unifying effect and contributes significantly to our well-being. Our support is focused on the restoration of cultural assets that have a strong social benefit for society. We combine the old with the modern by not only restoring buildings, but also revitalising them. We are open to pioneering project ideas with a national impact.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca448b2 h3{margin-bottom:px;font-size:22px;}.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca448b2 .iconbox-icon-container{border-radius:px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"iconbox text-left iconbox-semiround iconbox-shadow iconbox-sm iconbox-filled ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca448b2\" id=\"ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca448b2\"   >\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"iconbox-icon-container\"><i class=\"\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><!-- \/.iconbox-icon-wrap -->\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"contents\">\t\n\t<h3>Projects We Support<\/h3>\t<ul>\n<li>Conservation, restoration and preservation of publicly accessible buildings and monuments in combination with a strong social component and charitable character<\/li>\n<li>Projects with model character and national impact<\/li>\n<li>Projects located in Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<style>.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195.btn-icon-solid .btn-icon{background:rgb(0, 0, 0);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195.btn-icon-circle.btn-icon-ripple .btn-icon:before{border-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195{color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:15px !important;font-weight:600 !important;letter-spacing:0.2em !important;}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195:before{background:-webkit-linear-gradient(to right, #eb0045 0%, #eb0045 100%);background:linear-gradient(to right, #eb0045 0%, #eb0045 100%);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195:after{background:rgb(255, 255, 255);}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195.btn-bordered{border-color:#eb0045;}.ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195.btn-bordered:hover{border-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/ecs-foundation.org\/request\/\" title=\"Request\" class=\"btn btn-underlined text-uppercase btn-bordered border-thin btn-bordered-gradient ld_button_6a5ac3ca45195\">\n\t<span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn-txt\">Submit Application<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecs-foundation.org\/en\/application\/\" title=\"Application\" class=\"liquid-overlay-link z-index-2\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca459ff h3{margin-bottom:px;font-size:22px;}.ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca459ff .iconbox-icon-container{border-radius:px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"iconbox text-left iconbox-semiround iconbox-shadow iconbox-sm iconbox-filled ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca459ff\" id=\"ld_icon_box_6a5ac3ca459ff\"   >\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"iconbox-icon-container\"><i class=\"fas fa-times\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><!-- \/.iconbox-icon-wrap -->\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"contents\">\t\n\t<h3>What We Do Not Support<\/h3>\t<ul>\n<li>Restoration of historic means of transport<\/li>\n<li>Restoration of buildings with a commercial background<\/li>\n<li>Excavations<\/li>\n<li>Abroad projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647870334444{padding-top: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; 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