Kone Foundation Grants for Finland-related Research
Kone Foundation funds academic research in humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences, artistic research, and professional artistic work. Additionally, we fund cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary work between the fields and disciplines supported by the Foundation.
The next annual grant call will be held 1–15 September, 2025.
Kone Foundation’s focuses in awarding grants
The goal of Kone Foundation’s grant activities is to create the conditions for free and multi-voiced art and research. The funding decisions are guided by the central values defined in the Foundation’s strategy.
Read more on Kone Foundation’s focuses in awarding grants
Criteria for applying
An individual, a working group or a legal entity with a Finnish business ID can apply for a grant from Kone Foundation.
Evaluations and Decisions
The processing of applications is based on peer review. The reviewers, who change annually, are specialists in research and art. The yearly funding decisions are announced in early December.
Read more on evaluations and decisions
Guidelines for making a grant application
Grant applications are filled out on our online grant service. The application form can only be accessed when the call is open in September. Please read the instructions carefully before applying!
Read the application guidelines
Frequently asked questions
Do you have questions about our grant call and funding? Check out our frequently asked questions.
Propose a peer reviewer
Who should Kone Foundation invite as a peer reviewer in future evaluations of grant applications? You can propose an expert in research or art for the task.
