latest projects
We have supported 29 projects so far
and have a list of others approved. Moreover, we are constantly searching for new meaningful projects in need of financial support.
Nature
Reorganization of Retezat Biosphere Reserve
Reorganization and adjustment of Retezat Biosphere Reserve, in order to fulfil the MAB criteria on Biosphere Reserves
See detail
Nature
Monitoring of peatland water levels in Germany
Monitoring of peatland water levels as a basis for controlled rewetting of partially drained peatlands in the Rotenburg (Wümme) and Stade counties.
See detail
Culture
Tibur Hof
Future headquarters for the VGP Foundation and VGP NV!
Built in 1807 in Rumst to replace an older castle, this late-classicist castle and its spacious park with classified trees, will see a brighter future with a new purpose.
See detail
Nature
New International NABU Crane Centre
NABU e.V. is aiming to establish a unique International Crane Centre in Germany to provide information on climate protection and biodiversity. The New International Crane Centre will be a travel destination for all crane lovers in Europe.
See detail
Culture
The ‘Basses danses’ of Margaret of Austria
A unique manuscript kept in the vaults of the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) coming to life
See detail
Society
Stage fright
A project to make a positive future story possible for underprivileged children who have difficulty finding their way to regular leisure activities or who have problems at school.
See detail
Society
Krats along the sustainable food chain
Krats along the short chain! is a cycling project by Habbekrats that aims to familiarise vulnerable young people from Wetteren with ecology and sustainability.
See detail
Culture
Green educational bastion
The project combines all three focus areas of the Foundation: nature conservation, cultural heritage and education.
Bastion IX is an impressive piece of heritage with a piece of unique nature to be integrated into the curriculum of Oscar Romerocollege in Dendermonde.
See detail
Society
Social centre BC Capelderij
BC Capelderij – a safe and inviting place for young people who need to refuel on their life's journey
See detail
Nature
Help build the nature garden at the Molsbroek Visitors' Centre
The visitors' center Molsbroek in Lokeren is the starting point for everyone who wants to explore the nature reserve Groot Molsbroek, Belgium.
See detail
About the Foundation
As established by VGP in 2019, our mission is to encourage nature conservation, have impact on local communities through social projects and conserve and protect Europe’s cultural heritage.