Projektstöd

Projektstöd is a form of financial support awarded for a defined project over a specified period. In Sweden, it is provided by public authorities, foundations, and nonprofit organizations to enable activities across sectors such as research, culture, social projects, and industry development. The support is typically granted to advance policy aims, knowledge, innovation, or societal benefits rather than to cover ongoing or general operations.

The purpose of projektstöd is to enable planning, implementation, and dissemination of a concrete set of activities. Applicants usually submit a project description, objectives, timeline, budget, and management plan. Proposals are evaluated by independent experts or funding panels, and decisions are made by the funder or granting body. A grant agreement sets conditions, reporting requirements, and milestones.

Terms and obligations often include non-repayable funding contingent on meeting stated conditions, potential co-financing or matching funds, and expectations regarding dissemination, impact, and accountability. Monitoring typically involves mid-term and final reports, financial accounting, and sometimes audits. Failure to meet conditions can lead to adjustments, suspension, or repayment of the grant.

Projektstöd differs from operating subsidies in that it finances specific activities or projects rather than ongoing activities. It emphasizes results, measurable outputs, and alignment with strategic priorities. The scheme can be competitive, with varying criteria and deadlines across funders, and may include requirements for collaboration, public engagement, or knowledge transfer.

See also: research funding, cultural funding, public grants, project-based subsidies.