Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland

Mission

To support and strengthen the culture and education of the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland.

What we do

The work of the foundation is divided into seven lines of action: arts & culture, education, the
Swedish language, social cohesion through NGOs and other third sector associations, media,
investing in premises for culture & education, and international activities. The budget is currently about 34 million €.
According to the rules and regulations of the around 460 individual funds that together form Svenska kulturfonden, the foundation awards grants both to institutions, associations and individuals with educational and cultural activities and interests. In addition to its grant making activities, the foundation initiates larger projects in the fields of culture and education, organises conferences on varying themes for key groups, and awards a number of prizes each year.

Background

Svenska kulturfonden (Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland) was established in 1908, at a time in history when the right of the Swedish-speaking population to use their own language and have their own culture was threatened. Today, the foundation plays a bridging role in a bilingual society, and, through its work, wants to enhance the understanding of the value of living in a country with two languages.

For more information please contact our International Coordinator at contact[a]kulturfonden.fi.