An initiative by Kone Foundation brings new perspectives to forest discourse. Funding for 24 new forest-related projects in the Metsän puolella initiative Read more about the new projects Kone Foundation funds profound, insightful, and bold projects that cover a wide range of forest-related topics through the Metsän puolella (“For the Woods“) initiative. The goal is to increase the understanding of the many meanings and values of forests and of the intrinsic value of forest nature, and to promote activities which respect the carrying capacity of nature. Metsän puolella awards grants for forest-related research, art, journalism, and activism. It also commissions forest-themed reports and projects, and has, among other things, supported forest conservation efforts. In 2026, there will be two open application periods: 1–15 February and 1–15 September. Read more about the Metsän puolella grant call. Could your work be funded in the grant call? Metsän puolella grant call Kone Foundation is seeking interdisciplinary projects that enhance understanding of the various meanings of forests and bring new perspectives and approaches to forest discourse. Read more about Metsän puolella funding. Metsän puolella: Guidelines for making a grant application Apply for funding by submitting your application and attachments using the Online Grant Service. The ongoing call for proposals will remain open for several years. Read more about how to apply for funding News Funding for 24 new forest-related projects in the Metsän puolella initiative Metsän puolella28.4.2026 Metsän puolella – a network of possible turning points Engine Room column28.4.2026 For Forest Specialist Sara Yrjönmäki, expertise stems from interaction Staff23.4.2026 Four Stories from 2050: What is the Future of Our Forests? Metsän puolella29.1.2026 Nearly 100 discussions, over 1000 participants, and forests shared by all: people in Finland wish for a common vision for the future of forests Metsän puolella, Publications23.10.2025 Report: Finland’s carbon neutrality target for 2035 can be achieved while strengthening economic growth Metsän puolella, Publications8.9.2025 Learn more about funded projects The texts are in Finnish or English, depending on the language of the application. Metsän puolella (“For the Woods“)Researchers’ petition for the protection of old-growth forests Metsän puolella grant call Metsän puolella: Guidelines for making a grant application The Great Forest Dialogue Day The Great Forest Dialogue Stories of Forest Futures 2050 Contact us The easiest way to reach us is via email: metsanpuolella@koneensaatio.fi Mari Pantsar Change Manager, Kone Foundation Metsän puolella +358 (0)50 382 0755 mari.pantsar@koneensaatio.fi Minka Virtanen Coordinator (events, communications, Metsän puolella community organizing) +358 (0)40 670 4205 minka.virtanen@koneensaatio.fi Laura Lees Grant Specialist (thematic funding calls, Metsän puolella funding calls) +358 (0)44 901 2871 laura.lees@koneensaatio.fi Sara Yrjönmäki Forest Specialist +358 (0)40 736 5856 sara.yrjonmaki@koneensaatio.fi Anton Riihelä Intern +358 (0)40 531 9840 anton.riihela@koneensaatio.fi Follow us on social media @metsanpuolella on Instagram Metsän puolella on Facebook Join the mailing list Join our mailing list to learn more about the work we fund. The emails are in Finnish with English summaries. Join the mailing list (choose "Metsän puolella -uutiskirje)