Supporting arts, culture and international exchange
Highlights from the award ceremony
During a grand evening at the Stockholm Concert Hall on May 25, we celebrated the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Laureate, Jon Klassen. The award was presented by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
Second International Donor Dialogue on Artistic Freedom
On 23 April 2026, the Swedish Arts Council hosted the second International Donor Dialogue on Artistic Freedom.
Current grants
Translation of Swedish drama for stage performance
This grant aims to make it possible for more Swedish theatre plays in translation to be performed on stage abroad.
Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama to other Nordic languages
The objective of this grant is to increase publishing of quality literature in other Nordic languages. Since the grant is established in the national literature centres and their national and international networks, it can contribute to a wider discussion on translated literature.
Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama (Non-Nordic languages)
This grant aims to promote translation of Swedish literature into other, non-Nordic, languages.