Application Deadline:
Ongoing
About Organisation
Knorr-Bremse Global Care Asia Pacific Ltd (KBGC AP) is a region-specific, non-profit arm of the global Knorr-Bremse Group, headquartered in Hong Kong and established in August 2019. It operates in the Asia-Pacific region—covering Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and other neighbouring countries. The organisation focuses on delivering development and humanitarian projects linked to the Group’s global social responsibility strategy. Core areas of support include quality education and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 and 6). KBGC AP collaborates with local non-profit partners and leverages the presence of Knorr-Bremse company locations in its project countries to enhance community impact, ensure local relevance and engage employees in voluntary and mentorship roles.
About the Grant
KBGC AP’s grant programme provides funding to non-profit organisations working in education and WASH in countries where Knorr-Bremse has business sites in the Asia-Pacific region. Projects should foster self-sufficiency, responsible livelihoods and sustainable change among marginalised or disadvantaged populations. Grant sizes typically range from €30,000 to €100,000+ per year, depending on the size and scope of the applying organisation and project. The focus is on high-impact initiatives that can demonstrate measurable outcomes, strong local involvement and the potential for sustainable benefit. The programme supports funding requests for project design, implementation, capacity building, training, infrastructure relating to WASH or education and community engagement.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants are non-profit organisations (NGOs, charitable foundations, not-for-profits) operating in or for countries covered under the Asia-Pacific region of Knorr-Bremse (Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand). Key eligibility criteria include:
The organisation must operate in the education or WASH sectors (aligned with SDG 4 and SDG 6).
Applicants should ideally be local or regionally active and familiar with the local context in the target country.
Preferably have track record of project delivery, monitoring and community engagement.
Grant size threshold: small organisations (funds < €100,000/year) are eligible for initial grants around €30,000; larger organisations may qualify for grants up to €80,000 or more depending on scope.
Projects must align with the regional priorities of KBGC AP and be geographically situated in one of the covered countries.
Multiple applications or partnerships may be allowed depending on the project guidelines—applicants should follow the submitted application form and guiding principles.
How to Apply?
Please check the regional KBGC AP webpage for the specific deadline for the current application cycle—each region may have its own cut-off date and submission window.
Application Deadline
The application process is ongoing
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
