Yearly Grants
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation awards grants for science, art and public education. The application period is 1-15 August every year. Science grants are awarded for private individuals for finalizing Ph.D. theses, and for research visits related to Ph.D. thesis work in various fields of science. Art grants are awarded to individuals for professional artistic work in various fields. Public educations grants are awarded to individuals and communities for professional work. There are some purpose-of-use specific and applicant-specific limitations. The Foundation awards personal working grants of 12 months and 26,000 euros and 6 months and 13,000 euros. The grant awarded to registered collectives can be a maximum of 35,000 euros for a 12-month project.
Major Cultural Projects
We are seeking groundbreaking major cultural projects that support our goal of creating a more diverse, skilled, and international Finland. Major cultural projects must be ambitious and offer solutions to societal challenges from the perspectives of art, science, or public enlightenment, or combinations thereof. In the evaluation of applications, we emphasize impact, interdisciplinarity, and long-term continuity – our goal is a vibrant and self-sustaining cultural field that enriches society in a sustainable way. Funding is intended for a two-year period, ranging from €100,000 to €300,000. Completed projects may apply for bridge funding to support the continuity and impact of their activities. The application period is 1-31 January every year.
City funds and dedicated funds
Of the Foundation's nine city funds and seven target funds, the vast majority of the funds have a public application every year from January 1 to 31. Check the fund-specific schedules and conditions for each fund. The size of the grants applied for can be from a few hundred to a few thousand euros. In addition to the fact that the funds fulfill the purpose of the foundation, each fund has its own local or special mission. You can apply for a grant for working and/or expenses.
Post Doc Pool
Post Doc Pool”) is a grant resource set up by Finnish foundations, all members of the Association of Finnish Foundations, and intended for post-doctoral research abroad. Säätiöiden post doc -pooli has two application rounds per year: the spring application round in January, and the autumn application round from 15 August to 15 September.