We support projects in the fields of

  • Performing and visual arts
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Medical research
  • Education and vocational training in Canton Berne

The Foundation and our support sectors

Before submitting an application

We welcome applications that are in line with our objectives, comply with our general criteria for submission, meet our deadlines for submission and conform to our guidelines.

How to submit an application successfully

Our history

By promoting culture, education, humanitarian aid and medical research, Stanley Thomas Johnson wanted to improve people’s quality of life.

The history of the Foundation

Living-room dancers, online archive

350 Million Herring - MoonMot

Music, Jazz

There and Here Protein Dance UK

Dance

Orchesterpraktikum und Sommerkonzerte

Music

Dialogue de l'Ombre Double, SIBJA Kollektiv et Teresa Rotemberg

Theatre at home – a Webseite by Swiss dance and theatre artists for children amd families

Kulturerbe, tanz!

Dance

Last Tango

Visual Arts

«IT DEPENDS» Weltalm Theater

Theatre

ParaSahel – DIMAS

Medical research

Stanser Musiktage

Music, Jazz

Biennale Bregaglia

Visual Arts

Wie die Wanze wüten kann Theater MAX

Theatre

TANZhAUS Bern

Dance

Heitere Fahne

Theatre

Caritas Switzerland

Conflict and violence

Mlima's Tale Kiln Theatre UK

Theatre

guerillaclassics

Music

BewegGrund

Dance

Jazzwerkstatt Bern

Music, Jazz

La Via Lattea

Music

Extra Time Plus Südpol Luzern

Theatre

eduLABs

Education Projects

«Gemüse Ackerdemie»

Education Projects

Ensemble Contrechamps “Duets for one”

«Surprise macht Schule»

Education Projects

Norient Musik in Konfliktregionen

Music

Stranger in the Village, Aargauer Kunsthaus

Visual Arts

Faking it. Joshua Monten

Dance

«MITeinander – FÜReinander»

Education Projects

Endlich. Karin Minger

Dance

Erasmus klingt!

Music

Dates

Latest submission Decision by the Foundation Board
6 November 2026 15 March 2027
4 March 2027 21 June 2027
6 July 2027 15 November 2027