Supports social and ecological transitions through funding and advocacy.
The Charles Léopold Mayer Foundation for Human Progress (FPH) is a Swiss foundation established in 1982. It aims to support civil society movements and organizations advocating for social and ecological transition. FPH focuses on several key areas including ecological economics, democracy and rule of law, technological democracy, climate and energy, sustainable food systems, and regulation of transnational companies. The foundation provides long-term core funding to organizations working on these issues. The foundation's estate was valued at 413 million Swiss francs in 2020, generating an annual revenue of around 10 million Swiss francs. FPH operates on three-year budget periods, with the 2021-2023 budget totaling approximately 27 million euros. FPH typically provides grants in the range of 20,000 to 100,000 euros. The foundation looks for projects that align with its programmatic focus, have a convincing analysis of the situation, and demonstrate the competence and legitimacy to carry out the proposed actions. Recent recipients of FPH funding include organizations working on issues such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, democratic governance, and responsible economic models. The foundation aims to support initiatives that can drive systemic change and promote more participatory, fair and sustainable societies.