SENSE Foundation Brussels - Application Form

Project Submission Form
Thank you for your interest in the SENSE Foundation Brussels.

Prior to completing this application form, please take note of the following:
- All answers should be provided in English.
- Information should not be repeated throughout the form, make sure you provide new and relevant information for each question.
- Mentioning the source of the data included in the application is mandatory. The best way to provide this is by uploading a 'bibliography' type of annex document.
- Our grants are intended for projects 9-12 months in duration, implemented between summer 2026 and summer 2027. The 9-12 month period can also be part of a multi-year project.
- We do not accept applications for projects that:
  - Were previously submitted to the SENSE Foundation Brussels but not selected for funding;
  - Are affiliated with any political or religious organisation or ideology;
  - Do not align with the objectives of the SENSE Foundation Brussels.
Kindly note that we only accept applications from organisations that are legally registered as a non-profit and have an activities track-record of at least 24 months (ie. we won't accept applications from organisations legally registered after January 1, 2024).

Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Job Title*
Phone Number incl. international country code*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Alternative Contact Person (in case you are not available)*

First NameLast Name
Alternative e-mail*
in case you are not available

Organisation Name*
Organisation Type*

NGONon-profit organisationResearch InstituteUniversity
If other, please fill in
Country where the organisation is legally registered*
Is your organisation legally registered as a non-profit in the country where it's located*
In what year was your organisation legally established*
Is your organisation registered on Charity Navigator (only for US-based organisations)
If so, add the link to your profile here
Organisation's Website*
Description of the organisation*

Short description of the proposed organisation (200 words max) which will be used on the SENSE Foundation Brussels website if selected.0/200
What is the annual percentage of overhead costs for the beneficiary organisation*
The number should be a 2-year average of your organisation's overhead and funding costs expressed as a percentage of all the funds your organisation received. Overhead and funding costs include items such as HR, advertising, fundraising campaigns, but do not include the costs of staff working directly on projects.
List the five largest donors to your organisation during the past two years. Donors may include foundations, corporations, non-governmental organisations, or units of government. List full names. Do NOT list gifts made by individual donors. If this question is not applicable, please explain.*

Inclusion, diversity and the reduction of inequalities are important factors for SENSE Foundation Brussels. How do you address these topics within your organisation (structural processes, communications etc.)?*

	A lot	A little	Very little	Not at all	Not sure	Thinking about it
Ethnicity
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Disability
Participatory Governance
Race
Age

Are other aspects of inclusion and diversity taken into account with your organisation? Which ones?

0/150

Proportion employees (FTE) / volunteers*

	0	1-10	11-25	26-50	51-100	101+
Employees
Volunteers

Project Name*

Name of the project, which may be used on the SENSE Foundation Brussels' website if the project is selected and has received funding by the Foundation.0/50
Country of the project*
Starting date of the project*

DayMonthYear
Ending date of the project*

DayMonthYear
Starting date of the period you are requesting a grant for*

DayMonthYear
Ending date of the period you are requesting a grant for*

DayMonthYear

Select up to 5 target populations impacted by the project (priority populations)*

	Target populations
Children (0-12 years old)
Girls
Women
Elderly People
Care Givers
Patients
Healthcare Workers
Indigenous Populations
People facing specific vulnerability
Underrepresented Population

If your project targets another population, please indicate it here.

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How many people will this project help directly?*
only indicate a number or estimate bracket, no long description
How many people will this project help indirectly?*
only indicate a number or estimate bracket, no long description
Select the top 3 priority intervention area(s) of the project*

HealthNutritionGeneticsEnvironmentSustainable DevelopmentGeneral EducationSTEAM EducationHelping people dealing with specific / temporary hardshipOther
Description of the project*

A short description of the proposed project (70-200 words max) including objectives, topic and geographical scope, target group and key milestones, which may be shared on the SENSE Foundation Brussels' website if the project is selected and has received funding by the foundation. The project should be directly linked to the SENSE Foundation Brussels' objectives (one or several).0/200
How is this project related to the SENSE Foundation Brussels' objectives?*

0/200
Why have you launched this project? What problem or situation are you trying to address?*

0/200
How does your project address the issue identified above? What makes your organisation the right one to take on this project?*

0/200
What are the necessary steps to implement your project?*

Include the main steps and/or activities involved in implementing your project. How effectiveness will be measured: what are the main success indicators, surveying method, etc. Include KPIs – topics, numbers and baseline0/500
What are the key challenges, internal to your organisation, your project faces and what is your mitigation plan?*

0/300
What are the key risks, external to your organisation, your project presents and why? What is your mitigation plan?*

0/300
What are the key opportunities your project presents and why?*

0/300
Have you thought about an exit strategy for this initiative? If yes, please describe it. If not, please explain why.*

0/200
Who are the implementing partners for this project?*

List operational and financial partners (names + websites only) Please include their role/scope of work in the project0/200
Who are the implementing partners for this project?*

List operational and financial partners (names + websites only) Please include their role/scope of work in the project0/200
Which UN SDG goals are relevant to your project?*
Please only indicate the number (for example: SDG 3), no text

What is the annual percentage of overhead costs for the project?*
*Percentage in numbers only (percentage of the total project budget including HR costs not directly related to the project, general management, administration fees, etc.
Total annual budget for the project (in €, for the period you are requesting a grant)*
Please only provide the overall total amount, not a breakdown. You will be able to submit a budget breakdown later in the application.
Amount requested from the Foundation, for one year (in €)*
Requesting this information does not commit SENSE Foundation Brussels to provide any level of funding. The requested funding represents a maximum of 25% of the total annual cost of the project, including staff cost if applicable, and does not exceed 25.000€.
Which specific parts of the budget would our grant be spent on?*

0/500

Have you ever applied to the SENSE Foundation Brussels in the past?*

YesNo
If yes, please indicate the year(s) and the name(s) of the projects.
Have you ever received funding from the SENSE Foundation Brussels in the past? If yes, please indicate the year(s).
Is there any connection with the previous project(s) we contributed to and the one you are currently seeking funding for? If yes, please explain.

Budget breakdown*

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Upload the project budget file(s), clearly indicating the total budget of the project and the percentage of the donation requested to the SENSE Foundation Brussels. Please provide the budget for the full duration of the project + for the period you are requesting a grant for (if different). Please clearly name the files. Cancelof
Please note:

- Should your organisation receive a grant, maximum 10% of this amount can be allocated to the project's overhead costs.

- Indicate, in the budget file, how any outstanding balance will be covered. If you’ve applied for other grants, indicate if pending (with decision date) or approved.
Upload the timeline document with the main steps, a short description of each and any key milestones. Be as specific as you can.*

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Upload your organisation’s logo*

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Upload your logo. If your project is selected and funded, they may be used on the SENSE Foundation Brussels website. Please, name the attached files clearly. Cancelof
Upload Project Photos (if available)

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Upload one or more landscape format copyright free photos or visuals (jpg format) illustrating the project. If your project is selected and funded, they may be used on the SENSE Foundation Brussels website. Please, name the attached files clearly. Cancelof
Upload Annual Report*

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Upload your organisation's latest Annual Report /Activity Report. Please, name the attached files clearly. Cancelof
The certificate of nonprofit registration of your organisation*

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Please provide the legal proof of registration of your organisation in its country Cancelof
Any additional supporting documents

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Upload any document you deem important to support your application, in addition to the information provided above. Please, name the attached files clearly. Cancelof

Please indicate any other information you deem important for this submission

Keep as succinct and precise as possible, make sure to not repeat information provided elsewhere in the form0/150
How did you hear of the SENSE Foundation Brussels?*

Word of mouthMy organisation received a grant from SENSE in the pastDonors databaseOther
If you selected "Donors database", indicate the name and website

SENSE FOUNDATION BRUSSELS' CONTRIBUTIONS

- Maximum 25% of a project / initiative costs;
- Grants range between €5,000 to €25,000, per NGO / Non-profit Organisation / Charity/ University. Lower amounts can be considered;
- Contributions are usually one-off and mostly non recurring (except funds to Universities, which provide grants to their students).

SELECTION CRITERIA

Eligibility

- The project is impactful and aligned with the objectives of the Foundation;
- The project must clearly describe the needs it addresses, its positive impact and the effective use of funds;
- The requested funding represents a maximum of 25% of the total costs of the project, including staff costs if applicable, and does not exceed 25.000€.

Exclusion

- Projects which do not align with the Foundation's objectives;
- Commercial sponsorship requests, sponsoring of sports or cultural events, sponsoring of fundraising activities for NGOs and other charitable causes;
- Projects previously submitted;
- Projects/ charities directly affiliated with any political or religious organisation or actively promoting any particular faith or ideology;
- Failure to provide an evaluation of the organisation's project's effectiveness (current or past projects);
- Incomplete submissions;
- Projects / organisations with high overheads or funding costs.

Evaluation Criteria

- The project addresses 2 or more objectives of the Foundation, and is in line with the Foundation's inclusion, equality and diversity values;

- The Foundation's support contributes to a positive and lasting impact (sustainable approach);

- The project methodology is sufficiently described, realistic, and coherent;

- The Foundation’s contribution provides a “booster” to the organisation supported, to find additional funding from other sources or make progress beyond the amount that may be contributed by the SENSE Foundation Brussels;

APPLICATION DEADLINES

- The first application deadline is April 30, 2026, at 5pm CEST (Belgium). Decisions will be taken by the Foundation's Committee, and communicated during the summer.
- The second application deadline is September 30, 2026, at 5pm CEST (Belgium). Decisions will be communicated at the end of December 2026.

Note: organisations can only apply once per calendar year

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will first be reviewed by the Foundation Team to make sure they are complete and aligned with the Foundation’s objectives. It may be that the Foundation Team asks for additional information. Any questions will be provided via email.

The valid applications will then be reviewed after each application deadline, by the Steering Committee of the Foundation, which will select the proposals according to the objectives of the Foundation, its priority areas of focus and the overall impact of the proposed action.

The selected beneficiaries will be notified after each review round.

A grant agreement will be provided for signature, and funds will be transfered within 30 days of the signature of this agreement.

Note: we will do our best to adhere to this timeframe but reserve the right to modify it should circumstances require.

REPORTING PROCESS

For projects that are selected, the Foundation will provide a link to a mandatory online reporting form approximately 9 months after the grant confirmation. This impact report in English will help the Foundation understand the use of the allocated funds and how they provided support.

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