Apply Now: For the Woods Grant Program (Finland)

Deadline: 15-Sep-2026

The Kone Foundation For the Woods Grant Program provides funding for individuals, working groups, and organizations undertaking research and artistic projects connected to Finland. The programme supports work across environmental science, humanities, societal-environmental research, and a broad range of artistic disciplines. The grant programme welcomes applications from diverse applicants and encourages participation regardless of age, gender, or cultural background. Funding can support project work, personal grants, travel, salaries, materials, and other eligible expenses when properly included in the project budget.

About the For the Woods Grant Program

The For the Woods Grant Program is designed to support research and artistic work with a meaningful connection to Finland.

Supported fields include:

- Environmental science. - Humanities. - Societal-environmental research. - Film. - Literature. - Media and sound art. - Music. - Performing arts. - Visual arts. The programme supports both individual practitioners and collaborative projects, making it suitable for researchers, artists, working groups, and eligible organizations. Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

- Individuals. - Working groups. - Organizations with a Finnish business ID. Applicants can be Finnish or non-Finnish citizens, provided they meet the programme’s requirements concerning the connection of their project to Finland. Research and artistic working groups must include at least one Finnish citizen or resident. Connection to Finland Requirement Projects must have a clear connection to Finland. Different types of applicants can demonstrate this connection in different ways. Finnish citizens can apply for work carried out either in Finland or abroad. Non-Finnish citizens may be eligible if they: - Are affiliated with a Finnish institution. - Are based in Finland. - Carry out the proposed work in Finland. For research or artistic groups, at least one member must be a Finnish citizen or resident. Organizations applying for funding must have a Finnish business ID. Research Grant Funding Research projects undertaken by working groups can typically receive between €200,000 and €500,000. Research applicants can receive grants for periods of up to four years. The funding can support research-related project expenses, including personal grants and other costs included in the approved project budget. Artistic Project Funding Artistic working groups and organizations can receive grants of up to €250,000.

Funding periods can extend to:

- Up to four years for artistic organizations. - Up to three years for individual artists. - Up to three years for artistic working groups. The programme supports a wide variety of artistic disciplines, allowing applicants from different creative fields to propose projects connected to Finland. Personal Monthly Grants Personal grants are determined according to the applicant’s career stage.

The monthly grant levels are:

- Early career: €2,700 per month.

- Mid-career: €3,200 per month.

- Late career: €3,800 per month.

The corresponding annual amounts range from €32,400 to €45,600. Applicants should select the grant level appropriate to their career stage when preparing their funding request. Minimum Grant Periods There are minimum requirements concerning the duration of personal grants. For individual applicants, the minimum working period is six months. For working groups, the minimum duration of a personal grant is one month. Applicants should ensure that their proposed funding period meets these minimum requirements. What Can the Grant Cover? In addition to personal grants, Kone Foundation funding may support other project expenses. Depending on the project, funding may cover costs such as: - Travel. - Salaries. - Materials. - Other project-related expenses. Applicants must include these expenses in their project budget. A clear and realistic budget is therefore an important part of the application. When Must Projects Start? Projects supported through the programme must start no later than the following year. Applicants should plan their proposed research or artistic activities accordingly and ensure that the requested funding period is consistent with the programme’s requirements. Diversity and Inclusion The For the Woods Grant Program welcomes applicants representing diverse backgrounds.

The programme encourages diversity in:

- Age. - Gender. - Cultural background. This makes the opportunity relevant to a broad range of researchers, artists, creative practitioners, and collaborative groups connected to Finland. Research Areas Supported The programme provides support for research connected to areas such as environmental science, humanities, and societal-environmental research. This creates opportunities for projects exploring relationships between society, the environment, culture, and broader questions connected to Finland. Research proposals should demonstrate a clear connection to the programme’s eligible fields and explain the significance of the proposed work. Artistic Disciplines Supported Artists can apply across a wide range of creative disciplines, including: - Film. - Literature. - Media and sound art. - Music. - Performing arts. - Visual arts. The broad disciplinary scope allows applicants to propose different forms of artistic research, production, experimentation, and creative practice. How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the Online Grant Service. Applications and attachments can be submitted in: - Finnish. - Swedish. - English. Only applications submitted through the online system will be considered. Applicants should ensure that all required information and attachments are provided before submitting the application. Grant History Requirement Applicants must provide information about all grants received for the project during the preceding three years. This information should be accurately reflected in the application. Applicants should t