Alumni activities

Purpose of SI/Sweden Alumni Networks

To be an active member of a SI/Sweden alumni networks is an opportunity to maintain a life-long relation to Sweden and to a global network of change-agents. The purpose of all Sweden/SI alumni networks is to:

• contribute to Agenda 2030 and the global development goals
• be run by alumni for alumni in a democratic, transparent and inclusive way. All alumni should have the chance to contribute, influence and participate.
• function as a platform where alumni can stay in contact with Sweden, maintain and grow their network to other alumni, and work together for a fair and sustainable development.
• have a relation to the local Swedish Embassy or Consulate based on mutual benefit. Swedish Embassies/Consulates recognise alumni as a resource and make use of the capacity of the network. Alumni support the Embassy/Consulate to the best of their abilities.
• All information about running a certified alumni network can be found in the Alumni Network Manual.

About alumni activities

The Swedish Institute offers financial support for certified alumni networks to organise activities that are related to the UN’s sustainability goals or Sweden. An SI or Sweden alumni network can apply to become certified at the beginning of each year. Read more about getting certified here. To receive funding your activity should follow one out of the three categories: Toolkit, SDG Activity, Sweden Collaboration Activity. Please note that networks can operate as Sweden/SI alumni networks without being certified by SI, but then they are not eligible to apply for SI funding.

Kindly send one application per activity and at least 5 weeks ahead of the planned date. To increase your chances of receiving a grant for your activity – plan in good time and in your application be as specific as possible when communicating the required costs for the event(s).

Toolkit

Alumni Network Toolkit are ready-made activity ideas on topics that are in line with the Swedish Institute’s strategies and goals. The toolkits are meant to make it easier for you to host quality activities within your network. Application form is found under each toolkit.

SDG Activity

Certified alumni networks are eligible to apply for funding for an activity which is in line with one or several of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Before applying for an activity based on your own ideas, please reach out to us at alumni@si.se to discuss your thoughts.
Application form

Sweden Collaboration Activity

Support can be granted for activities relating to Sweden, Swedish culture and language or Swedish expertise within a certain field.
Application form

Applying for activity funding

The purpose of the activity grants is to support initiatives that alumni develop together and carry out in collaboration with each other. Activities can be carried out in collaboration with external partners and may also have other financial contributors. lt is important to know that the financial resources that are dedicated to the alumni networks are from Sweden’s budget for foreign aid. This means that all grants come from tax money and there are high demands on the exact use and reporting of the grants.

A certified alumni network may apply for up to 30.000 SEK per six months (1 March – 31 August; 1 September – 28 February). Before you apply make sure to fulfill the application requirements and have a plan for your budget.​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Avoid cash payments when possible. If you ​​​​​​​think you will have receipts over 5000 SEK that is in cash – send this with your planned budget in the application with a motivation.