Moving to Sweden and starting a new life can be difficult, especially if you have a disability. We at Disabled Refugees Welcome – The Right to Work and Mutual Integration want to support you in getting a job and being part of Swedish society.
Did you know that there are trusts and foundations that can give you money? You can use the money for education, aids and other things that can help you get a job. Here are some examples of foundations that you can apply for money from:
Bidragsstiftelsen
- Can give money to people with reduced mobility.
- You can apply as an individual or through an association.
- The money can be used for education, activities, travel, aids and other things that improve your life.
- Apply between 1 May and 1 September each year.
- Read more at: https://www.bidragsstiftelsen.se/
SVCR Foundation: Swedish Central Committee for Rehabilitation (SVCR)
- Provides grants to people with reduced mobility, deafness, hearing and visual impairment.
- The application period is from 1 November to 1 March.
- Read more at: https://www.svcr.se/
Norrbacka-Eugenia Foundation
- Helps people with mobility impairments.
- Makes grants to private individuals, associations and research.
- Read more at: http://www.norrbacka-eugenia.se/
The FVO association
- Gives money to people who need financial support.
- Read more at: https://foreningenfvo.se/privatperson/
Solstickan
- Can give money for things that you can’t get help with in other ways.
- Search between November 1 and March 10.
- Read more at: https://www.solstickan.se/projektstod/
Scholarship in memory of Rolf Bergfors
- Provides money for studies after high school, study trips and development projects.
- For all ages.
- Read more at: https://www.gil.se/om-oss/fonden-till-rolf-bergfors-minne/
The Åhlén Foundation
- Provides grants to socially vulnerable groups, for example adults with disabilities who cannot support themselves.
- Search between July 1 and September 15.
- Read more at: https://www.ahlenstiftelsen.se/ovriga
The Sävstaholm Foundation
- Provides grants to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Read more at: http://www.stiftelsensavstaholm.se/
The Clara Lachmann Foundation
- Promotes cooperation between the Scandinavian countries. Makes a contribution to study trips.
- Read more at: https://www.claralachmann.org/ansokan/
Tips when you apply
- Read carefully what each foundation requires in its application.
- Be clear about what you need the money for.
- Submit your application on time.
Important
- It is not certain that you will receive money, even if you meet the requirements.
- Many people apply, so the competition can be tough.
We hope this helps you!