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The Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s newsletter is published 4–6 times a year – the first issue will be released in May. The newsletter includes updates on our current activities, available grants, and news from Major cultural projects.
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.
Sekasin Collective Offers Help to Youth Where They Are – Online
Sekasin Collective receives the Alfred Kordelin Prize for its widely accessible, low-threshold mental health work. The collective provides support to young people through anonymous chat services and online communities.
Mari Lundström Advances Green Transition Through Research
Professor Mari Lundström is awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for exceptional research efforts advancing the green transition. Lundström has developed technologies, such as methods for metal separation, trained specialists, and led the way in technological transformation.
Tero Saarinen Paves the Way for Future Generations of Dance Through Tireless Efforts
Dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Tero Saarinen receives the Alfred Kordelin Prize for advancing Finnish contemporary dance and bringing it to international stages. Through his work, Saarinen is paving the way for the next generations of dance.