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From Kultaranta to Mäntyniemi: Schroderus’ Sculptures Move to the President’s Official Residence
Kimmo Schroderus’s sculptures, exhibited in the gardens of Kultaranta, The President of the Republic of Finland’s summer residence, this summer, will be relocated to Mäntyniemi, the President’s official residence in Helsinki, for the winter season. Mäntyniemi will open its doors to the public on 18.9.2026.
Nearly 2,000 applications submitted in the August call – science applications increased significantly
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s August grant call closed on Monday, August 31, at 4:00 p.m. The Foundation received a total of 1946 applications: 552 in science, 974 in the arts, and 420 in public education. Applicants will receive the decisions in November.
New Classics fund, Application period 1.–15.9.2026
Grants from the New Classics fund are awarded in alternate years to organisations working in the performing arts and the visual arts. In this application round, the focus is on the visual arts. Funding increases the visibility of the visual arts and enables arts organisations to further develop their activities.
Statements for Science Grant Applications – Deadline 31 August
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s Science grants are open for applications from 15 to 31 August 2026. Please note that an optional statement must be submitted through the Foundation’s online statement system by 31 August at 4:00 p.m. (Finnish time). Statement is not mandatory.
Grants Open for Applications from 15 to 31 August 2026
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s grants for science, the arts and public education are open for applications from 15 to 31 August 2026. The Foundation supports long-term, goal-oriented work and seeks to address societal challenges.
The Post Doc Pool, Application period 15.8.–15.9.2026
The grants awarded from Säätiöiden post doc -pooli are intended for scholars, who have recently completed their doctoral degree and wish to conduct research abroad. The Autumn application round is open from 15th August to 15th September.
Grant Information Sessions in August – Science, Art, and Public education
The Kordelin Foundation’s grants for Science, Arts, and Public education are open for applications from 15 to 31 August. Information sessions about the grants will be held in August.
The Sculpture Exhibition Growth at Kultaranta Explores Nature, Humanity and a Sustainable Future
The summer 2026 sculpture exhibition Growth, presented in the gardens of Kultaranta, the summer residence of the President of the Republic of Finland, brings together works by five leading Finnish contemporary artists. The exhibition will remain on display until 30 August 2026.
Office Opening Hours During the Summer Months
The office of the Alfred Kordelin Foundation is closed in July. Payment requests for the summer months should be made well in advance, no later than 16 June. We wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing summer!
Grants for Science, Arts and Public Education Open for Applications in August, first Grant Info in June
The Kordelin Foundation’s grants for science, art, and public education are open for applications 15–31 August. The foundation’s funding aims to support long-term and goal-oriented work and to address societal challenges.