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
Literature and translation
Open for application
Grants for international promotion of Swedish literature and drama
This grant aims to promote the international dissemination of high-quality Swedish literature and Swedish drama and to enable international exchanges in the field.
Literature and translation
Open for application
Grants for translators of Swedish literature
This grant promotes international exchange and skill improvement activities among translators of Swedish literature and drama.
Literature and translation
Open for application
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.