In 2025, the Nessling Foundation will fund projects through three separate funding calls.
General call is intended for projects that enable or support sustainability transformation that protects natural systems.
Funding available:
€2 850 000
Who can apply: Doctoral thesis and postdoc researchers, research groups, organisations etc.
Application period:
From 11 August to 29 August
Murros-call is for projects that generate deeper understanding, new perspectives, and science-based solutions for breaking away from structural overconsumption.
Funding available:
€1 000 000
Who can apply: Finnish research organisations
Application period:
From 11 August to 29 August
Small funding is intended for civil society activities within the sustainability transformation.
Funding available:
€50 000 (maximum of €10 000 for a single project)
Who can apply: Finnish organisations with a business ID
Application period:
Open now, until 31 October
Information sessions for the 2025 grant calls
We are organising two separate info sessions on the autumn 2025 funding calls, which you can attend live or online.
In these sessions, you’ll learn about the types of projects the Nessling Foundation is looking to fund this year, along with tips on how to approach different sections of your application, such as the interaction and communication plan. Additionally, previous grant recipients will share their experiences from the application process.
Information session on project funding
Monday 16 June from 3 PM to 4 PM
- On the agenda: science-based action projects and Murros-call
- Location: Puistokatu 4, Helsinki & online
- NOTE! This info session will be presented in Finnish. After the event, a recording with subtitles in English will be made available.
- Register for the session
Information session on personal grants
Tuesday 17 June from 3 PM to 4 PM
- On the agenda: doctoral thesis projects and postdoc research projects
- Location: Puistokatu 4, Helsinki & online
- This info session will be held in English. After the event, we’ll publish a recording with subtitles in Finnish.
- Register for the session
Both sessions will take place in Puistokatu 4, Helsinki and they can be viewed online on our YouTube channel. You can send in your question through the YouTube chat (requires logging in).
A link to the YouTube stream will be sent out for everyone who signs up for either session.
Start preparing for your application by reviewing the following:
- Check previously funded projects
- Read more about the strategy, vision and mission of the Nessling Foundation
- Familiarize yourself with the guidelines and criteria for the General call, Murros-call, and Small funding
- Register for the information session that’s most relevant for you:
- Monday 16 June – science-based action projects and Murros-call
- Tuesday 17 June – doctoral thesis research and postdoc research
Good luck!
