Pro Helvetia is allocated a global budget by the federal government every four years. Parliament has approved a sum of 135 million francs for the 2008-2011 funding period. 137 million francs had originally been approved for the previous, 2004-2007 funding period; owing to the government's relief programme and a one-off funding cut, however, only 132.8 million francs were actually remitted to Pro Helvetia.

Funding 2008-2011

• 2008: 33 million francs
• 2009: 34 million francs
• 2010: 34 million francs
• 2011: 34 million francs

Operational budget

The Arts Council awards an annual total of between 23 and 24 million francs in grants and programme support. Of that sum, approximately 39% is spent at home and approximately 61% is allocated to activities abroad.

Grant applications

• approx. 3200 applications annually
• roughly 50% rate of approval
• minimum grant: approx. 500 francs (e.g. contribution towards travelling expenses)
• maximum grant: approx. 300,000 francs (e.g. large-scale project comprising several disciplines)

Job positions

• 62 full-time positions, 19 of which abroad