Sweden and International

You can apply for support as a non governmental or non profit organization that operates for the purpose of a public benefit.

You can apply for the amount that you estimate is needed to carry out the project. The project’s purpose, impact on society, and overall need are all taken into account when determining the necessary funding for the project. The amount you request will be assessed in relation to the scope of the project as well as the organization’s capacity and experience managing project funding.

The average financial contribution to projects within the category Sweden and International is 2 million SEK. We rarely approve funding of less than 700, 000 SEK for any project.

How long? 
Most projects have a period lasting between 12 and 24 months.

• Are run by a not for profit or non-governmental organization  
• Act with a public interest
• Contribute to at least one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 
• Is carried out within a set time period
• Differs from the organization’s normal operating activities

• Political party affiliated or religious initiatives or organizations
• Public sector activities
• Private individuals
• Student exchanges, private travel, internships, or scholarships
• Projects that consist only of short or one-day events such as festivals or conferences
• Projects that consist only of travel, building, or renovation expenses
• Members of the Swedish Postcode Association
• Additional projects from organizations that are currently receiving project funding from us

• The organization’s capacity and ability to carry out the project and achieve the expected outcomes
• The organization’s overall activities, role, and potential within civil society  
• The potential of the project funding to positively impact and strengthen the organization and its development and position

• Whether the issue addressed within the project is current and pressing
• If the project falls within the scope of one of our four focus areas
• The project’s communicative potential
• How well the project complements other projects we support

• Whether the method has been proven effective, or is judged to have potential to achieve the expected results
• A new method’s potential to be shared or scaled along with its ability to create long-term change
• How feasible the project is, for example based on geographical and local conditions, connection to the target group, and relation with partnering organizations

• The project’s ability to create change or results that are pressing, relevant, and meaningful
• The project creates clear, measurable results within the project period, with potential for long-term sustainable change
• The project’s potential to influence the general public – either directly, over time, or geographically
• The project’s potential to create change or development in its field or sector