Funds and Foundations

Funds and foundations play a vital role in enabling groundbreaking research, inspiring education, and fostering societal and cultural impact. The Utrecht University Fund welcomes partnerships with grant-making funds and foundations that wish to contribute to solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Afbeeldingen van 3 van glas geblazen zeedieren ook wel Blaschka's genoemd
Images of three glass-blown marine animals, known as Blaschka models

Blaschka models, funded by a grant-making fund Utrecht University is committed to addressing major societal themes such as sustainability, health, and equal opportunities. Thanks to the support of funds and foundations, researchers and students can develop new insights and realize projects that would otherwise be impossible. As a fund or foundation, you can use the Utrecht University Fund to make targeted contributions to projects that align with your mission and objectives. We connect you with academics, students, and projects working on themes that matter to you. This creates a meaningful partnership where knowledge and engagement come together. We are happy to work with you to identify projects that match your fund’s mission and vision and to showcase the impact of your contribution. Collaborations with funds and foundations are always tailored to specific needs. The Utrecht University Fund ensures the careful selection of projects, transparent reporting, and clear accountability. This gives you the assurance that your contribution genuinely fosters scientific, societal, and cultural progress.

Contact

Would you like to explore what your fund or foundation can do for Utrecht University? We would be happy to discuss the possibilities with you. Please contact Anna Helfrich at a.g.helfrich@uu.nl.

We would like to thank the following funds and foundations for their support:

  • K.F. Hein Fund

    The K.F. Hein Fund supports exceptional initiatives and individuals in the Utrecht region through grants, advice, awards, scholarships, and commissions.

  • Vfonds

    Vfonds annually finances more than 1,000 public projects aimed at peace, freedom and democracy.

  • Elise Mathilde Fund

    The Elise Mathilde Fund supports non-profit organizations that pursue a social, cultural, or environmental objective.

  • Municipality of Utrecht

    The Municipality of Utrecht offers assistance with applying for subsidies for foundations or associations.

  • Fonds 1999

    Supports projects that lead to a more positive and inclusive society. Artists and designers play a key role in this.

  • Voorfinancierings- & Garantiefonds

    Fund offering financial security to organizers of international, multi-day congresses.

  • Stichting PDB

    Supports small-scale initiatives that contribute to scientific, artistic, cultural, or societal goals.

  • Janivo Stichting

    Provides financial support for projects for children, young people, and young adults aged 0 to 30.