Fondazione di Modena

Mission

To stimulate growth and welfare in the area of Modena and contribute to improving the community’s conditions

Geographic Focus

Modena, Italy

Programme Areas

The foundation focuses on the following areas:

• Art, cultural activities and heritage
• Scientific and technological research
• Activities of considerable social value

Art, Cultural Activities and Heritage
Supports the following:

• Restoration of works of architectural and historical-artistic interest
• Musical activities promoted by local bodies and associations
• Theatrical activities
• The promotion of exhibitions organised by the foundation itself or in collaboration with other bodies
• The promotion of cultural events
• The publication of monographs and series on issues of historical and artistic interest
• The promotion of educational activities
• The acquisition of unpublished manuscripts, negatives and post-1945 historical-artistic evidence within the framework of the “”ArchivioArte”” project

Scientific and Technological Research
Supports the following:

• The purchase of equipment for diagnosing and preventing disease
• Financing research projects of national standing
• Fellowships to researchers of Modena university
• Setting up Centres of Excellence co-funded by other bodies

Activities of Considerable Social Value
Supports the following:

• Initiatives targeted at disadvantaged groups (the elderly, juveniles and families suffering hardship, the physically and mentally disabled)
• The building of sheltered facilities, residential and social centres
• Renovating property for social use
• Awareness campaigns and educational projects for young people
• The purchase of motor vehicles for emergency services
• Projects for enhancing sport as an educational and non-competitive practice