We promote
breakthroughs
in society
Grants
Major Cultural Projects
Application period
15.–31.1.
2026
Major Cultural Projects tackle societal challenges through the perspectives of science, art, and public enlightenment. We aim to open up new perspectives and solutions.
City Funds
Application period
15.–31.1.
2026
City Funds support projects that strengthen local identities and bring people together. The Foundation has nine City Funds, located across Finland.
Dedicated Funds
Application period
15.–31.1.
2026
The Gust. Komppa Fund supports projects that advance the teaching and research of chemistry and strengthen domestic and international collaboration within the field.
FAQ | January
Here you will find answers to questions regarding the January 2026 grant application.
News
New Year – New Look! The Foundation’s Visual Identity Revamped
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation enters the new year with a renewed website — welcome to explore! The site now presents information about our grants, prizes, and the Foundation’s activities in a clearer and more accessible format.
January applications: Major Cultural Projects, City Funds, and the Gust. Komppa Fund
Foundations establish a new company: Support for child and youth work and culture through impact first funding
Sculpture exhibitions
Since 2011, the Alfred Kordelin Foundation and the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland have organised summer sculpture exhibitions in the Kultaranta garden. The exhibitions showcase contemporary Finnish sculpture in a remarkable setting – the historic Kultaranta formal garden itself is a nationally unique work of art.
