Funds research and actions for social and ecological progress.
The Charles Léopold Mayer Foundation for Human Progress (FPH) is a Swiss foundation established in 1982 with the mission to finance research and actions contributing to the progress of humankind through science and social development. The foundation focuses on governance, ethics, and sustainable living modes, aiming to contribute to the emergence of a global community. The foundation's work is structured around four main programs: lifestyles and socio-economic organization in a post-consumerist perspective, regional cooperation in a multipolar world, liability and responsibility from a socio-professional perspective, and information for social change. FPH supports civil society organizations advocating for social and ecological transition, aiming for a peaceful transition to more participatory, fair, and sustainable societies. Financially, the foundation operates with a stable annual budget of around 10 million Swiss Francs, derived from the income of the estate of Charles Léopold Mayer. The typical project financing ranges from €20,000 to €100,000, with most grants allocated for a period of three years. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations supporting key areas such as technical democracy, good governance, ethics, and sustainable society. Recent projects and organizations financed are not specified in the available sources.