Statsbidrag för fortbildning av lärare och förskollärare 2026

This is a Swedish government grant program (statsbidrag) designed to support the professional development of teachers and preschool teachers. The grant aims to provide teachers and preschool teachers with opportunities to pursue further education to obtain expanded qualifications, certain degrees, or new knowledge. The grant is administered by Skolverket (Swedish National Agency for Education) and supports various types of professional development including subject-specific courses, special education teacher training, Swedish as a second language courses, and vocational teacher education. The funding can be applied for by school operators (huvudmän) within the Swedish school system, including preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, and adult education. Applications are processed per semester, with separate application periods for spring and fall terms. The grant provides compensation either based on salary replacement or per university credit studied.