Ethics Charter - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco

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Created in 2006, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (PA2F) is a Monegasque law association dedicated to the protection of the environment.

Source: https://www.fpa2.org/en/ethics-charter-52

Funding Details

Funder

Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (PA2F)

Funding Goal

Support environmental projects focused on climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and water resource protection across the Mediterranean Basin, Polar regions, and Least Developed Countries.

Funding Amount

Over €80 million awarded across 800+ projects since 2006. Individual grant amounts not publicly disclosed.

Deadline

2025 call closed; next call expected annually (check website) (Rolling)

How to Apply

Projects are submitted through an annual call for proposals via the Foundation's online portal. Submissions are reviewed by the Scientific and Technical Committee. Applicants are notified of results by email (for the 2025 round, by 31 March 2026 at the latest). The Foundation also runs specific requests for proposals on targeted topics (e.g., OACIS ocean alkalinity enhancement).

Target Region

Mediterranean Basin, Polar regions, Least Developed Countries (global presence with 11 branch offices)

Contact

Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Villa Girasole, 16 Boulevard de Suisse, 98000 Monaco

Official Page

https://www.fpa2.org/en

Last Checked

2026-03-12 03:40

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must align with one of three thematic pillars: climate change/renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, or water resource protection
• Project should operate in priority geographic zones: Mediterranean Basin, Polar regions, or Least Developed Countries

Required Documents

• Submit project via the Foundation's annual call for proposals portal

Constraints

• Applicant organization must comply with PA2F Ethics Charter principles (transparency, non-profit practices, no conflicts of interest)
• Project must be reviewed and approved by the Scientific and Technical Committee
• Annual call for proposals — check website for next open submission window

Summary

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (PA2F), established in 2006, is a major environmental philanthropy dedicated to advancing planetary health. The Foundation has awarded over €80 million in grants and supported more than 800 projects worldwide. It operates through an annual call for project proposals and focuses on three thematic pillars: climate change and renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, and water resource protection. The Foundation's geographic priorities are the Mediterranean Basin, Polar regions, and Least Developed Countries. It funds initiatives including Marine Protected Areas, endangered species protection, ocean acidification research, deforestation prevention, and water resource management. Major initiatives include the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, the Monk Seal Alliance, the Polar Initiative, and DIMFE (Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems). The Foundation maintains 11 international branch offices across Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America. Projects are evaluated by a Scientific and Technical Committee, and the Foundation maintains strict ethical standards including transparency, conflict of interest disclosure, and donor vetting. The 2025 call for proposals has closed, with applicants to be notified by 31 March 2026.

Historical Context

Founded in 2006 by HSH Prince Albert II. Has awarded over €80 million in grants and supported 800+ projects. Annual call for proposals is the primary funding mechanism. The Foundation has progressively established 11 international branches from 2007 to 2023.

Sources

• https://www.fpa2.org/en/ethics-charter-52
• https://www.fpa2.org/en
• https://www.fpa2.org/en/submit-a-project
• https://www.fpa2.org/en/priorites-52
• https://www.fpa2.org/en/about-the-foundation

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