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Total Investment Value: €49,500,000
The proposed project aims to develop an integrated educational and residential campus designed for children and young people from vulnerable and low-income backgrounds, with the objective of fostering personal autonomy and socio-professional integration.
To ensure financial sustainability and reduce investment risk, the project is structured as a blended finance model, combining non-reimbursable European funds with private and philanthropic capital.
1. European Funds (65% – 75%)
The primary funding component will be secured through European funds, by structuring the project across multiple eligible funding streams:
a) Educational and Social Infrastructure
funding for campus construction
educational and residential facilities
equipment and infrastructure
b) Education and Training
development and implementation of the educational model (“Year 13 – Life Operating System”)
life skills and independent living programs
c) Social Inclusion
support for vulnerable groups
socio-professional integration
reduction of social exclusion risk
👉 Estimated: €32M – €37M
2. Corporate ESG Financing (15% – 20%)
The ESG component (Environmental, Social, Governance) will be supported through strategic partnerships with private companies interested in investments with measurable social impact.
This funding will support:
infrastructure development
project co-financing
operational and educational components
Benefits for partners:
direct social impact (the “S” pillar of ESG)
human capital development
alignment with sustainability goals
visibility and strategic positioning
👉 Estimated: €7M – €10M
3. Philanthropy and Foundations (10% – 15%)
The philanthropic component will complement the financial structure by attracting funding from:
national and international foundations
private donors
fundraising campaigns
These resources will support:
educational programs
complementary social costs
long-term model development
👉 Estimated: €5M – €7M
Final Funding Structure
Source
Percentage
Estimated Value
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European Funds
65% – 75%
€32M – €37M
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Corporate ESG
15% – 20%
€7M – €10M
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Philanthropy
10% – 15%
€5M – €7M
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Conclusion
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The proposed financing model maximizes the use of European funds while reducing dependency on a single funding source and distributing investment risk.
By combining public and private capital, the project becomes not only feasible but also scalable, with the potential to generate long-term social and economic impact and to serve as a replicable model at the national level.