Deadline: 21-May-2026
The Sophie Wittemans Fund provides financial support for research and publication projects focused on the history of the Guide and Scout movements in Belgium, its former colonies, and related entities. Grants of up to €4,000 enable researchers to explore historical topics and produce publications in various formats, strengthening understanding and documentation of the movement.
Purpose of the Fund
The fund aims to:
- Encourage research on the history of the Belgian Guide and Scout movements at local, regional, national, and international levels
- Support publication projects presenting research results in multiple formats, including print, audio, video, and podcasts
- Foster high-quality, well-developed projects that contribute to historical scholarship and public knowledge
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include:
- Individual researchers of any nationality
- Representatives of collectives, non-profit organizations, institutions, volunteer groups, or local public bodies working on historical projects
- Applicants cannot be commercial organisations
- Projects must align with the fund’s objectives and focus on Belgian Guide and Scout history
Funding Details
- Maximum funding per project: €4,000
- Funding may be requested at any stage of the research or publication process
- Accepted project outputs include illustrated books, monographs, biographies, reports, exhibition catalogues, scholarly analyses, and historical studies of documents, objects, archives, interviews, or films
How the Program Works
- Develop a well-structured research or publication proposal with a detailed budget
- Submit the proposal to the fund’s Steering Committee for review
- If approved, receive funding to carry out research, publication, or dissemination activities
- Complete the project and produce outputs in the chosen format
- Share findings with the wider community through publications or exhibitions
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting proposals from commercial organizations
- Proposing work unrelated to the Belgian Guide and Scout movements
- Failing to provide a clear budget or well-developed project plan
- Ignoring the fund’s flexibility regarding the stage of research or publication
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can apply? Individuals, non-profits, institutions, volunteer groups, or local public bodies focused on Belgian Guide and Scout history.
- What is the maximum grant amount? €4,000 per project.
- Can projects involve former colonies? Yes, research may cover Belgian colonies and related entities.
- Are all publication formats accepted? Yes, including print, audio, video, podcasts, and scholarly analyses.
- Can funding be requested at any stage? Yes, funding can support research or publication at any stage.
- Are commercial organisations eligible? No, only non-profit or community-focused applicants are eligible.
- What types of outputs are supported? Books, monographs, reports, exhibition catalogues, biographies, and analyses of historical sources.
Conclusion
The Sophie Wittemans Fund enables researchers and non-profits to explore and document the history of the Belgian Guide and Scout movements. By supporting high-quality research and diverse publication formats, the fund promotes historical scholarship, public knowledge, and preservation of cultural heritage related to scouting in Belgium and its related entities.
For more information, visit King Baudouin Foundation.