Services for NGOs

The Swiss public authorities, whether at the level of the Confederation, the canton or the municipalities have instruments enabling NGOs to pursue projects abroad and actions or events in Geneva that fall within the fields of excellence of International Geneva.

Swiss Confederation

• Field projects: Department for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
• Human rights projects: Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD).

Canton of Geneva

• Funding for development or humanitarian aid projects.
• Funding for projects or events in Geneva.

City of Geneva

• Fonds de solidarité de la Ville de Genève.

Geneva federation for cooperation and development (FGC)

• Geneva federation for cooperation and development (FGC) NB: a Geneva based NGO cannot receive simultaneous financial support from the public authorities and the Geneva federation for cooperation and development.

Loterie Romandie

• Terms and conditions of attribution of funding.

Geneva also has a long tradition of philanthropy and hosts an exceptional concentration of grant-making foundations. Please consult the links below for more information.

Individuals or legal entities who make a donation to an NGO that is tax-exempt for public utility or public service purposes and which is headquartered in Switzerland can deduct this donation from their tax return.

In Geneva, individuals can deduct up to 20% of their net income and legal entities up to 20% of their net taxable profit.

Donations in cash or in assets (movable or real estate assets, receivables, intellectual property rights) are deductible.

On the other hand, statutory contributions and other compulsory payments are not deductible, nor are donations provided in the form of work. NGOs must provide their donors with a donation receipt when the donation amount is superior or equal to CHF 300.