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Fondation Nature & Découvertes

Versailles, France

Nature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateEducationChildren & Youth
Grant-making foundationFounded 1994National reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 1994, Fondation Nature & Découvertes is a grant-making foundation based in Versailles, France working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, education +1 more.

The Fondation Nature & Découvertes is a grant-making foundation under the umbrella of the Fondation de France, created in 1994 and funded by a share of the net profits of the retailer Nature & Découvertes, along with customer round-up donations. It finances small and mid-sized associations working on biodiversity protection and nature education, mainly in France, Belgium and Luxembourg, selecting projects through committees that include employees and external experts. The foundation has reported funding more than 3,450 projects for a total of 16.1 million euros. It is a member of the IUCN French committee and runs a joint call for proposals on nature pedagogy for children.

Location

Versailles, France

Founded

1994

Organisation type

Grant-making foundation

Legal form

Fondation sous égide de la Fondation de France

Focus areas

biodiversitynature educationgrant-makingfoundationenvironmentFrance

Languages

FR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Nature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateEducationChildren & Youth

Works for

ChildrenCommunities

How they work

Grant-makingAwareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Coup de main

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Nature & Wildlife conservation · France, Belgium, Luxembourg

Committee that funds local, volunteer-driven field projects in nature protection, awareness and nature education, with grants typically between 1,500 and 3,000 euros.

Appel à communs Grandir en lien avec la nature

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Education · France

Joint call for proposals run by a group of foundations supporting active nature pedagogy projects for children, such as outdoor schools and nature daycare.

L'Arrondi

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Nature & Wildlife conservation · France

Round-up donation scheme at Nature & Découvertes shops, where customers' change is passed on to associations supported by the foundation.

Countries of operation

FranceBelgiumLuxembourg

Funding & support

Funded by

Corporate partnershipsIndividual donations

Ways to support

Donate

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Oscar du mécénat

ADMICALEnvironnement

Industry memberships

UICN

Partnerships

Fondation de France, Canopée, Secrets Toxiques, Bloom, WWF France, Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, 1% pour la Planète

People

Management & team (1)

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