National fund Sweden, Stockholm

Stöd till utveckling av filmprojekt, dokumentärfilm (development support, documentary)

Run by Svenska Filminstitutet (Swedish Film Institute)

Development money for Swedish documentaries, short and long, judged by a consultant and paid 80 percent on decision. A director can apply without a producer up to SEK 200,000, which suits writer directors shaping a film from research. Bigger sums travel with a producer and, past half a million, a limited company.

Grant, amount not statedOpen to writers in SwedenA writer with a producer or a production company

Applications taken any time

The money

Amount
Amount not statedA director without a producer may apply for up to SEK 200,000; larger sums need an established producer and, above SEK 500,000, a limited company. No ceiling stated.
What it is
Grant
To apply
Free

Who can apply

Applicant
A writer with a producer or a production company
Where you write
In Sweden
Rules
Established Swedish producers and directors, with Swedish meaning permanent residence or a company or branch registered in Sweden. Directors may apply alone for up to SEK 200,000; an established producer may apply together with a debut feature director. Short and long documentaries qualify.
Stages
Development
Formats
Documentary
Language of the application
Swedish

When to apply

Applications are taken at any time; decisions follow in the fund's own rhythm. Six week processing. Intake paused Oct 16 to Nov 23, 2026 for a consultant change.

What it gives besides money

A documentary consultant assesses the project; children's and youth documentaries go to a separate consultant.

Also open to writers in Sweden

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ProductionSwedenNational fund

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Svenska Filminstitutet (Swedish Film Institute)

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Applications taken any timeA production companyFeature

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up toSEK50kInvestmentany time

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Artist Trust

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grants at Film Independent

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range$30kGrantbetween rounds

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