Travel grants
Can be applied for various purposes
Fixed compensation for travel and accommodation
Possibility to apply throughout the year
Project grants
Joint development in both Latvia and Sweden
Cooperation between young people
You can apply for max. 5 000 EUR / 50 000 SEK
Media grants
For articles that present new sides of Sweden/Latvia
Journalists, editorial offices and media companies
Fixed compensation for travel and accommodation
WHO CAN APPLY?
Anyone can apply to the Sweden - Latvia Cooperation Fund – individuals, working groups associations, organisations, companies, etc. Swedish or Latvian citizenship is not a requirement, but you must reside in either of the countries.
PROJECT PERIOD
You can only apply for funding for activities that take place after you have submitted your application. The project must be finalised within one year from the start date.
WHERE AND HOW DO I MAKE MY APPLICATION?
You send your application through our application system. Choose the grant that you want to apply for above.
Please note that the we do not accept physical applications or appendix. You can link to a webpage, Youtube-channel, Dropbox/Google document or similar.
IMPORTANT QUALITIES
How would your project enhance and strengthen the relationships between Sweden and Latvia?
We evaluate the quality of the project idea on the basis of its originality, cultural objectives, content, feasibility, methods and target groups.
We prioritize applications for audiences that have little or no knowledge of Sweden/Latvia before.Diversity is also an important key factor for us.
WHAT WE DO NOT FUND?
Ready made projects
School trips, study visits and studies
Participation in events, eg sporting events, exhibitions etc
WHEN DO I GET AN ANSWER?
You will receive an answer within four months from leaving the application for a project grant. Travel and media grants will be treated four times a year.
SUCCESS - MY APPLICATION WAS GRANTED, WHAT NOW?
If your project is awarded a grant from the Sweden - Latvia cooperation Fund, you will receive an e-mail stipulating the amount and the conditions attached.
In the e-mail you will also receive information on how to request payment of instalments and how to comply with the foundations conditions.
DO I NEED TO PAY TAXES FOR MY GRANT?
No, our grants are tax free.
HOW AND WHEN DO I WRITE MY REPORT?
If your application is granted you will receive a link to a report page. The foundation does not accept any reports or appendix on paper.