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Alfred Kordelin Foundation is currently being accepted for the Major Cultural Projects 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Major Cultural Projects 2026 program by the Alfred Kordelin Foundation provides substantial support to ambitious, innovative Finnish initiatives in science, arts, and public education. By funding integrated projects with long-term impact, offering professional development, and supporting ongoing activities through bridge funding, the Foundation ensures sustainable innovation and cultural advancement across Finland.
Grant amount: €100,000 – €300,000 over two years
Bridge funding: €50,000 – €150,000 for already implemented projects demonstrating ongoing impact
The grant is intended for collectives and registered associations with Finnish Business ID.
A working group (such as a research group or an artist group) may apply if the official applicant is, for example, a university, a registered association, or another collective. Individuals cannot apply for the Major Cultural Projects grant.
Select the evaluation pool (science, arts, or public education)
Submit applications through the online grant service
Attach mandatory documents as separate PDFs:
CVs of key project participants
Detailed project plan
Confirmation of interest from a project partner
Project budget
Organizational financial documents
Deadline: 31 January 2026, 4 pm Finnish time
Evaluation includes:
Expert review and joint pool review
Shortlisting of 6–9 projects for interviews
Expert recommendations to the Foundation board
Final grant decisions communicated in early April 2026
Apply for Alfred Kordelin Foundation Major Cultural Projects
