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What's new? Here you'll find the latest information, press releases and announcements about projects we're part of.
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The former outdoor movie theater and skatepark has a new lease on life!
A new skatepark has opened in Mnichovo Hradiště, and on its very first day it was clear that there was genuine interest in such a facility among both skateboarders and scooter riders.
And yet it turns! Mladá Boleslav to acquire a unique work of art for its renovated train station
Press Release: The winner has been announced in the open art competition to create a work of art for the new main train station building in Mladá Boleslav
The Škoda Auto Endowment Fund is strengthening its partnership with Rychnov nad Kněžnou
A school garden, bike paths, an arts school, a community center, or a new place for people to gather and share ideas. At first glance, these may seem like different projects, but in reality, they share a common goal: to promote the Rychnov region as a place where people can live, learn, create, and connect.
Bezpečnější cesty do školy - spouštíme nový grantový program
Tisková zpráva: Nadační fond Škoda Auto (NFŠA) vyhlásil 30. dubna novou grantovou výzvu „Bezpečné cesty pro děti,“ zaměřenou na jednu z nejzranitelnějších skupin v dopravě.
We're Kicking Off the Spring EDU.Lab Roadshow
Press release: The ŠKODA AUTO Endowment Fund is hitting the road with EDU.Lab. The educational laboratory has set off on its spring roadshow across the regions to support technical education.
We've Signed Another Memorandum with the Hradec Králové Region
Press release: Cooperation in regional development, education, innovation and the cultural and creative industries.
Maker Faire Comes to Rychnov for the Fifth Time
For the fifth time, we're enthusiastically supporting the global celebration of creativity, Maker Faire, in Rychnov nad Kněžnou! Come and discover the work of passionate makers, inventors, innovators, tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.
We're Launching Our Spring Grant Calls: Support for Communities, Culture and Tree Planting
We're launching another round of spring grant calls — to bring culture to life, support local communities and, this time, also to plant trees.
Vrchlabí 2026–2028: A Partnership That Turns Intentions into Reality 🤝
Press release: Support for education, a new culture and education centre, and a renovated monastery garden. The ŠKODA AUTO Endowment Fund, the Town of Vrchlabí and the KRNAP Administration are continuing their cooperation.
This Year We're Once Again Backing Mladá Boleslav's Participatory Budget
Residents of Mladá Boleslav can once again decide how their city will look. The participatory budget for 2026 lets people propose — and then choose — specific projects that will improve public space and quality of life in the city. Our endowment fund will once again support the participatory budget with CZK 1 million.
The Competition Has Begun. Mladá Boleslav's New Main Railway Station Will Get a Unique Work of Art.
Press release, 10 February 2026:
What Influences a Child's Development?
What influences a child's development? Far more than we usually think. That was one of the central themes of the Aspen Annual Conference 2026 in Prague, where early childhood was discussed as a strategic investment for society as a whole.
First Projects from This Year's Grant Calls Are Coming to Life Across the Regions
In spring we opened the Tady jsem doma and Kultura má zelenou grants, which bring together culture, community and regional identity. We supported a total of 58 projects that help people create, meet and improve the places where we live and work together.
650 People, Artificial Intelligence, an Industrial Robot — and Above All, the Courage to Try New Things 🤝
An open-air gallery has appeared at Pastelka Primary School, with paintings created by a robot following designs from more than 650 local residents. Thanks to the cooperation of the ŠKODA AUTO Endowment Fund with ŠKODA Design, it's clear that the language of design needn't be reserved for cars alone — it can also inspire in the everyday environments where people meet.
We're Launching Our Autumn Grant Calls: Family Care, Social Services, Nature and Scholarships for Secondary School Students
In September we kicked off the autumn round of grant programmes. Projects in the Mladá Boleslav, Rychnov and Vrchlabí areas can win support across the spectrum — from innovation in social services and help for carers, through nature and biodiversity protection, to scholarships for secondary school students for international stays. Detailed information and applications are HERE.
Our Annual Report Is Out!
Curious about what 2024 looked like for us? Our activities and the projects we supported in the Mladá Boleslav, Rychnov, Vrchlabí and Jilemnice areas? Over the past year we partnered on more than 260 projects, ranging from school support and the development of community spaces to cultural events and help for individuals in difficult life situations.
Maker Faire Returns to Rychnov
For the fourth time, we're enthusiastically supporting the global celebration of creativity, Maker Faire, in Rychnov nad Kněžnou! Come and discover the work of passionate makers, inventors, innovators, tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.
Maker Faire Returns to Vrchlabí
For the third year running, we're enthusiastically supporting the global celebration of creativity, Maker Faire, in Vrchlabí! Come and discover the work of passionate makers, inventors, innovators, tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.
Continuing Our Support for Bike-Sharing in the Hradec Králové Region
Effectively reducing traffic congestion, encouraging active travel and improving public space — all thanks to bike-sharing.
Our Spring Grant Calls Are Open!
Support for good neighbourly relations, civil society and all kinds of innovative culture. That's the dose served up by our spring grant calls.Once again, project support comes in the form of two workshops from HUB MB. So what's there to look forward to?
The Next Edition of the Mladá Boleslav Architecture Award Is Here!
Until 28 February you again have the chance to nominate an interesting, exceptional building in your area for the second edition of the Mladá Boleslav Architecture Award. Nominations are now open. More information about applications here.
Robot EDGAR from the Vrchlabí Grammar School Has Celebrated His First Birthday — and Placed the Candle on the Cake Himself!
The collaborative robot named Edgar has celebrated his first year at the Krkonoše Grammar School and Secondary Vocational School in Vrchlabí. In December 2023 we acquired him, together with the Hradec Králové Region, as the first sign of our joint memorandum. Edgar is the very first industrial robot in the Czech Republic to make his way into a school of general education.
35 let od Sametové revoluce na vlastní kůži
V neděli 17. listopadu si Česká republika připomněla již 35 let od Sametové revoluce. Ku příležitosti tohoto významného milníku naší historie jsme společně s Post Bellum a městy Mladá Boleslav a Mnichovo Hradiště připravili jedinečnou vzdělávací akci pro žáky základních škol.
Helping to Bring Original Fruit Tree Varieties Back to the Krkonoše
Fruit trees are disappearing from the landscape in general. The Krkonoše National Park Administration, our long-standing partner, is working to reverse this trend. Original fruit varieties — those that once grew by every cottage — are gradually being replanted across the Krkonoše landscape. Thanks to the project Návrat starých ovocných odrůd do Krkonoš (The Return of Old Fruit Varieties to the Krkonoše), which we have now supported financially for the second time, more than 50 new fruit trees were added at the end of October.
How and why NFŠA supporting kindergartens and elementary schools?
Why is support so important at the very beginning of the educational process?
This was Yoga Fest !
This year's festival exceeded all expectations.
Scholarships for International Stays for Secondary School Students Are Here!
We've once again opened our grant call for secondary school students from the Mladá Boleslav, Vrchlabí and Rychnov areas, who can now apply for the fourth time for a contribution towards an international cultural and study stay for the 2025/2026 school year. The application includes a motivation and recommendation letter and a draft project for the sustainable development of the region the student lives in.
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