Mini-Grants
Extended until 30 November 2026: Mini-Grants are unbureaucratic support for small associations with big ideas and a limited budget. You can submit your application here.
Apply for a Mini-Grant
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All information about the Mini-Grants
What are Mini-Grants?
A Mini-Grant is a practical, uncomplicated and quick funding contribution for small associations that have big ideas but little money. "ici. here together." supports projects that promote intercultural harmony in Switzerland with small amounts from CHF 500 to CHF 2500.
Who can take part?
The ‘ici. here together.’ programme supports associations and projects which help people who have recently moved to Switzerland. Applications in the following two areas will be assessed:
- "Here together in everyday life": clubs, meetings, groups, one-on-one projects and networks that bring people from different backgrounds and cultures together to strengthen social cohesion.
- "Here together in all our languages": services that support children up to the age of six and their families to speak their family languages outside the home, promoting social diversity.
Eligibility requirements:
- You have not yet received a Mini-Grant in 2026.
- Your involvement in your club or project is generally voluntary.
- Requests for support of a new project or upcoming event must be made at least 3 months before the start of the project/event.
- Your project brings people with a high level of cultural and linguistic diversity together on an equal footing and is aimed at groups for whom few activities are currently available.
- You are a non-profit organisation (e.g. association).
- You are implementing your project regionally or locally.
- The activity is free of charge and open to everyone.
- You are a diverse team.
Who cannot take part?
The following are excluded from participation:
- Individuals
- State organisations and schools
What can a Mini-Grant be used for?
A Mini-Grant amounts to CHF 500 to CHF 2,500 and can be used:
- to try out an idea.
- to realise a small project.
- to cover ongoing project costs.
How often can I take part?
- As an association, cooperative or foundation, you can receive a maximum of one mini-grant per calendar year from 2026 onwards.
- If there are many applications, we give priority to new and small organisations.
What is the current procedure?
- Once you submit your application, you will receive a reply within 12 weeks.
- If your application was successful, you will receive the money immediately.
- After completing the project, you will fill out a short final report.
Any questions?
We offer consultations. Do you have any questions or are you unsure whether you can apply for a Mini-Grant? Please make an appointment.