{"id":1712,"date":"2026-09-30T09:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/riktlinjer-bidrag\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T00:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T22:16:19","slug":"grant-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/grant-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"How FVO assesses your application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--luxnee4t1g preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--nested--cr632qvi7j\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How FVO assesses your application<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--rofsv03s8m\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Here you can find out how FVO assesses your application and which rules are used to make a decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">The criteria at a glance<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>FVO distributes financial support from foundations to people in financial need.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Swedish Tax Agency\u2019s rules, if you live alone, your annual income must not exceed <strong>SEK 235,200<\/strong> and your assets must not exceed <strong>SEK 58,800<\/strong> (2025 figures).<\/li>\n<li>For each additional person in your household, both limits increase by <strong>SEK 58,800<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>You cannot receive financial support from FVO if you own a flat or property.<\/li>\n<li>Meeting the basic requirements does not guarantee that you\u2019ll receive financial support. The funds available to FVO are limited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What we look at when assessing your application<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When we review your application, we assess your circumstances and your need for financial support. We also need to consider the rules that apply to FVO\u2019s financial support and the purposes of the different foundations.<\/p>\n<p>Our assessment takes into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your financial situation and need for support.<\/li>\n<li>Which <a href=\"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/foundations\/\">foundations<\/a> have purposes that match your circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>Any conditions set by the foundations, such as where you live, your age or what the money can be used for.<\/li>\n<li>Relevant legislation and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www4.skatteverket.se\/rattsligvagledning\/329999.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swedish Tax Agency's rules <\/a> on who is considered to be in financial need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every application is assessed individually. Meeting the basic requirements therefore does not mean that you\u2019ll automatically receive financial support. FVO has limited funds, so we need to decide which applications we can approve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Basic requirements for receiving support<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>There are some basic requirements you normally need to meet to receive financial support from FVO. In certain circumstances, we may make exceptions if there are special reasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must apply as an individual.<\/li>\n<li>You must provide information about your income and assets.<\/li>\n<li>You must have a permanent place to live, with a tenancy agreement in your own name or a subletting agreement, and be registered as living in Sweden.<\/li>\n<li>If you receive social assistance, you must include a separate form completed by you and your social worker.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve received financial support from FVO before, you normally need to wait around 13 months before applying again.<\/li>\n<li>You must tell us if you\u2019ve received financial support from other funds or foundations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Other rules that affect our assessment<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>There are also some other rules that may affect whether you can receive financial support from FVO:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You cannot receive financial support if you own a flat, house or other property.<\/li>\n<li>We don\u2019t normally deduct debts when assessing your financial situation. In some cases, we may take into account student loans and expenses such as child maintenance payments, childcare, medication and trade union membership fees.<\/li>\n<li>FVO does not provide financial support for costs that are the responsibility of the state, local municipalities or other public authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Decisions and payments<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module content preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--fmbnbj1gh8\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If your application is approved, the money may be paid to you or directly to someone else, such as a dentist.<\/p>\n<p>Decisions about financial support are not given during visits to FVO\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--sy5v7r0arr preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--nested--21rburtgtn\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Want to apply for support from FVO?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-font-body--h1yjkjr--hoqhu58fzg\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>On our application page, you\u2019ll find information about how to apply and which attachments you need to include.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--izxl425f1j_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--h1c8vfa--izxl425f1j\" href=\"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/apply\/\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-content\">Go to application<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1712","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1712"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1716,"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1712\/revisions\/1716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foreningenfvo.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}