The Board for Grants and Subsidies to Writers and Translators awards grants and subsidies to support the creative work of writers and translators. These grants and subsidies are awarded on condition that the resulting works can be loaned free of charge from public libraries. The amounts awarded are not based on the number of times the book in question is borrowed but are instead discretionary.
The Board for Grants and Subsidies to Writers and Translators 2024–2026
Chairperson
Terhi Pietiläinen, museum director, nonfiction writer, Kotka
Deputy Chairperson
Joni Pyysalo, author, Turku
Members
Päivi Alasalmi, author, Akaa
Peter Sandström, author, Turku
J. S. Meresmaa , author, Tampere
Ville-Juhani Sutinen, author, Jyväskylä
Sampsa Peltonen, translator, Helsinki
Helene Bützow, translator, Helsinki
Laura Ruohonen, playwright, Helsinki
Deputy members
Elina Kahla, researcher, Helsinki
Jussi Siirilä, author, Kemi
Laura Gustafsson, author, Helsinki
Jolin Slotte, author, Siuntio
Monika Fagerholm, author, Raasepori
Lassi Saressalo, associate professor, Turku
Einari Aaltonen, translator, Turku
Sirkka-Liisa Sjöblom, translator, Helsinki
Okko Leo, playwright, Helsinki
The board has established two subcommittees and a working group for translators. Markus Hotakainen, non-fiction author and translator, has been invited to be a permanent expert on the subcommittee for non-fiction.
Presenting officer
Ansa Aarnio, Special Advisor
Information
Lilli Kantti, Planning Officer
