Through the DPF Award, the DPF selects and finances Europe’s most ambitious systemic social innovations that drive sustainable employment. Each year, the winning organization receives a donation of 1 million euros and tailored support over 5 years.
Support for the winner and finalists
The winning organisation and the the finalist organisations will be supported by the DP Foundation:
Financial support
- For the winner: € 1 Million spread over 5 years
- For the finalists: A one time payment of € 150.000 to be distributed
Extra-financial support
- Customized to their needs
- Privileged access to the DPF community
Our 4 priorities
- Skills: Developping skills of tomorrow
- Work Accessibility: Facilitating universal access to employment
- Work Conditions: Promoting a fair job market
- Entrepreneurs & Employers: Supporting job creators
Selection process
At the Degroof Petercam Foundation (DPF), we follow a rigorous and transparent selection process to identify and support organizations that drive sustainable job creation.
Our multi-step approach ensures that we partner with impactful initiatives that align with our mission.
How it works
- Peer nominations – experts nominate promising organizations.
- Invitation to apply – Selected organizations receive an invitation to submit their applications.
- Comprehensive application – Organizations complete in-depth online questionnaires.
- Initial screening – The DPF team reviews applications to assess alignment with our mission.
- Financial assessment – Shortlisted organizations undergo a detailed financial health analysis.
- On-site visits – Our team conducts in-person visits to evaluate operations and impact.
- Final jury presentation – Finalists present their work to an independent jury of experts.
- Winner announcement – The selected organization is publicly announced.
Next nomination date: to be confirmed.
How to Be Nominated for the DPF Award
The DPF does not accept direct applications or launch open calls. Instead, we rely on a network of peers who nominate organizations each year.
Nomination eligibility criteria
You can be nominated if your organization:
- Aligns with at least one of our four priorities
- Is a non-profit (Foundation, NGO, or association)
- Does not provide grants or funding to others
- Has been operational for at least two years with a proven track record of impact
- Is based in the EU and creates impact within the EU
- Is at a critical growth stage and scaling up
- Can communicate in English
Our impact methodology
DPF is committed to helping impact-driven organizations scale and achieve systemic change. Over 5 years, we provide extra-financial support:
- € 1 million in unrestricted funding
- Capacity-building support
- Access to our network
- Collaboration opportunities
- Increased visibility
