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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.
1,703 applications for Yearly grants
The application period for the Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s yearly grants ended on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM. A total of 1,703 applications were submitted by the deadline for science, arts, and public education, of which 463 were for […]
The application of Yearly grants is open
The application for Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s Yealy grants application started on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The application ends on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 16:00 Finnish time. Grant applications can be prepared and sent in the grant online service only […]
Grants Info in August 2024 | Register now
Welcome to participate in the Alfred Kordelin Foundation’s grant information in August! The events are remote events (Teams) for which registration is required in advance. The events are aimed at those applying for yearly grants in August 2024. Grant coordinator […]