We are building a more diverse, skilled, and international Finland by advancing breakthroughs in culture, education, and science
We are seeking Major Cultural Projects aiming for breakthroughs that support our goal of creating a more diverse, more skilled, and more international Finland. Major Cultural Projects are our key projects that tackle societal challenges through the perspectives of science, art, and public enlightenment.
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation has been awarded 3.5 million euros to promote science, the arts, and public education, by awarding grants to 69 applicants. Personal grants awarded by the foundation are 45,000 euros each, and funding for projects ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 euros. The number of applications increased significantly compared to the previous year.
The €50,000 Alfred Kordelin Prize is one of the most significant annual awards presented in Finland. The prizes are awarded for socially impactful and topical contributions to science, the arts and public education. In 2025, the prize is being awarded to professor Tuomas Sandholm, composer Outi Tarkiainen and docent Timo Miettinen.
