Submit funding request
We are open to new project ideas. Currently, we are only accepting applications for funding for individual projects in the theme of nature protection. The focus is primarily on young organizations with new, innovative ideas. The foundation only enters multi-year partnerships on its own initiative.
Preliminary clarification
Before applying, please check whether your project fits into the funding theme of nature protection and fulfills the funding criteria and the funding principles. You can find further information in the FAQs. If you need clarification or have questions, contact us directly: We answer telephone queries on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 14:30 and 16:30 (044 545 18 10).
Submit funding request
A funding request to Somaha Foundation can be submitted as follows:
- As a first step, submit a project description of no more than two pages with the most important information (project summary, needs, objectives, timeline/milestones, budget/financing, consistency of content of your project with the Somaha Theory of Change/Nature Protection) and the confirmation of tax exemption to naturschutz@somaha-stiftung.ch. The project will then be reviewed by Somaha Foundation against its funding criteria.
- You will be invited to submit a full funding request using the online form if the project is eligible with the Somaha funding criteria. Funding requests received unsolicited by mail or e‑mail will not be reviewed, and no correspondence will be provided.
Deadlines
Funding requests may be submitted continuously. The Somaha office team will carefully review your application. It may take up to four months before the final funding decision is made by the Board of Trustees.
We look forward to receiving your funding request!