Grant recipients

Applying for a grant for making art 

The Arts Promotion Centre Finland Taike annually distributes discretionary government transfers as grants and subsidies for making art.

Grants are aimed at individuals and working groups, while allowances are aimed at communities.

Eligible entities, such as associations, cooperatives, and companies, can apply for allowances. Unincorporated associations, sole traders, or individuals cannot receive Taike allowances.

Artist grants and working grants are intended to be used for artistic work. The Arts Promotion Centre Finland also awards target grants for individual projects.The special subsidies and operational grants awarded to communities by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland are intended for associations, foundations, cooperatives, municipalities and companies. 

The Ministry of Education and Culture awards government aid for such purposes as education, science, culture, sports and youth work. You must apply for the grants separately, and they are granted based on discretion. The ministry awards grants mainly to communities. 

In addition, Finland has several private foundations and funds that award grants. Information about applying for funding at research.fi. Most grant providers have application periods, but you can apply for some grants all year round. 

Applying for a grant for conducting science 

If you are conducting scientific work or research, you can apply for a grant to secure your income and to cover the costs related to your research. You may be entitled to a grant if you are a student or postgraduate student pursuing a basic degree. Basic degree students are often granted a one-time grant, whereas the grants awarded to postgraduate students may be long-term grants. Working groups may also receive grants.  

Information about applying for funding at research.fi. Most grant providers have application periods, but you can apply for some grants all year round.