Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Saastamoinen Foundation offers free grants for art, science, social initiatives, and interdisciplinary projects. Eligible applicants include organizations with a business ID, working groups, and private persons; non-Finnish citizens and those living abroad may apply. Individual students cannot receive awards for studies, dissertations, or internships.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“Grant funding (amount not specified); project budgets can include fees/salaries within project framework”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Projects typically 3-5 years; grants not awarded retrospectively and should be invoiced during the year awarded or per agreed multi-year schedule
Who can apply. Organisations with business ID, working groups, or private persons. Non-Finnish citizens and people living abroad may apply. Not awarded to individual students for studies, dissertations, or internships.
“Non-Finnish citizens and people living abroad may apply”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Processed approximately four times per year by a board group; large-scale applications reviewed by Foundation Board. Evaluation considers social impact, responsibility, sustainability, internationality, and openness.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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