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Unique sculpture exhibition arises in Kultaranta – garden features works by seven artists
The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland and the Alfred Kordelin Foundation are organising a sculpture exhibition at Kultaranta’s park in Naantali, Finland, from 30 May to 31 August 2025. The theme of the exhibition is ‘Layers’ and it features works by seven contemporary sculptors who work with wood and stone in particular. The exhibition is open to visitors during guided tours and open hours.
Changes to Our Grants – August Call for Applications Published
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s grants for science, art, and public education have been renewed. The foundation’s funding aims to support long-term and goal-oriented work and to address societal challenges.
Post Doc Pool spring application round – 24 new grants awarded
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 from Finland for at least six months. On 24th April 2025 the Post Doc Pool foundations awarded some 1.22 million euro to 24 post-doctoral scholars.
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Nearly One Million Euros Granted for Major cultural projects from the Alfred Kordelin Foundation
The Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s Major cultural projects provide solutions to societal challenges. In the 2025 application round four major cultural project grants were awarded, totaling 960,000 euros.
234 applications for Major Cultural Projects
The application for Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s major cultural projects funding and grants from city and dedicated funds ended on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 4 pm. in Finnish time.
January 2025 Grant Applications are open
In January, funding is available for Major Cultural Projects—two-year initiatives—as well as smaller grants from the foundation’s city and dedicated funds. Applications close on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM Finnish time.
The application period for Major Cultural Projects funding begins on January 1, 2025
We are seeking groundbreaking large-scale cultural projects aimed at advancing our goal of creating a more diverse, skilled, and international Finland. Major cultural projects must be ambitious and offer solutions to societal challenges through perspectives from the arts, science, or […]
Office Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
The Foundation’s office will have exceptions to its regular opening hours in December and January. We will be available Monday to Friday, 9 AM–4 PM, by phone and email, except on the following days: Independence Day, 6 December 2024: The […]
The Alfred Kordelin Prize is awarded to three recipients who provide support for youth mental health, address challenges in the green transition, and strengthen the societal role of art
This year, the Alfred Kordelin Prize is awarded to three recipients who provide support for youth mental health, address challenges in the green transition, and strengthen the societal role of art. The prize amount is €50,000.