Grants
We act as a catalyst for social change
The mission of the Onassis Foundation is to create the conditions, seek out the ideas, and spark the conversations that lead to a better society for all.
Its guiding aim is to advance the ideals of social justice by broadening access to healthcare, education and culture. Operating within this framework, the Foundation’s Board of Directors has granted funds for the realization of large-scale works for the public benefit, establishing its own bodies to undertake their planning, construction and financial backing. In special circumstances, the Foundation has also opted to fund major works in Greece and around the world in collaboration with other charitable organizations.
In the education sector, the Foundation sponsors the provision of teaching materials and computer equipment to schools in marginal areas, as well as to cultural centers of the Greek diaspora facing severe financial difficulties. In addition, the Foundation supports both special schools and integration classes in general school settings where children with special needs and learning difficulties are enrolled, distributing teaching and advisory materials to assist specialist teachers in their task and to improve the quality of education on offer to such pupils.
The Foundation has also provided swift and substantial humanitarian aid in emergency situations, such as earthquakes, floods and other major disasters. The Board of Directors has on numerous occasions decided unanimously to give support directly to the Greek State for the provision of aid to citizens.
The Onassis Foundation has also funded the renovation, and modernized the equipment and infrastructure of libraries at major museums and archaeological institutions in Athens, supporting in this way the National Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the Benaki Museum, and the Archaeological Society at Athens. In addition, the Foundation has funded the construction, infrastructure and operation of a specialized library dedicated to the art of classical antiquity at the Metropolitan Museum’s Department of Greek and Roman Art in New York.
In accordance with its statutes, the Foundation is not able to make charitable donations to individuals in need. It has, however, made decisive contributions in the fight to ease social hardship through the funding of organizations that actively support vulnerable groups in our society.
For Non-profit organizations
Operating within the framework outlined above, the Onassis Foundation implements funding programs on a case-by-case basis, exclusively supporting non-profit organizations active in the following sectors: the arts and culture, education, healthcare, and social welfare.The Onassis Foundation does not make donations to, and does not offer sponsorship or scholarships to individuals (except as part of its dedicated scholarship schemes).
All interested organizations are kindly requested to submit their applications electronically, by filling out the relevant application form. The Foundation accepts applications for funding throughout the year, evaluating them at regularly scheduled meetings of the Foundation’s Board of Directors in accordance with its internal working procedures. Every organization that submits an application will be informed in writing of the Foundation’s decision.
The Foundation does not encourage repeat applications for funding from the same organization, or new applications from organizations that have already been funded.
For more information:
Tel.: 210 3713020
E-mail: ailiadi@onassis.org
Grants Coordinator: Alkisti IliadiWe kindly inform you that the form is submitted automatic when you press "Submit". At the end of the process a pop up message appears letting you know that the submission has been made successfully. Please, do not start over with your submission process until the pop up message appears. Thank you in advance for your patience.
For School Bodies
The Onassis Foundation supports the growth and development of the individual, investing since 1978 on people and development, research and the future of Greece at its best. While the pillar of Education grows and develops its educational programs addressed to a wide audience, we would like to inform you that for the academic year 2022-23, the submissions for Funding of Schools are closed. In this framework, we kindly ask that new applications submitted via the online application form for funding of Organizations, by email or by letter will not be accepted.Learn more about our educational programs
Please be informed that your application form is submitted automatically after you click "Submit". Once the process is complete, a message appears confirming the successful submission of your application. Please be patient while your form is being electronically submitted. We kindly ask that you do not attempt to re-submit your application before the confirmation message appears.
We thank you for your trust and confidence.
