Call for application

Call for applications 2026: Artist grants

Artist grants are intended to support the professional artistic work of artists in different fields of the arts and art journalists. Applications can be submitted online using the Applyforgrants.fi service. The call for applications can be found on the service under the name of the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency.

Application period

Begins: 2.3.2026 at 8.00 Ends: 1.4.2026 at 16.00

Decisions

Decisions will be made by 30.6.2026.

For what purpose

The grants are intended to support the professional artistic work of artists in different fields of the arts and art journalists.

For whom

These grants may be awarded to professional artists in different fields of the arts and art journalists.

Who decides

Grant decisions are made by national arts councils based on a presentation by a special advisor.

About applying

We require that applicants familiarise themselves with the call for applications before filling in the application

Applications can be submitted online using the Applyforgrants.fi service.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online using the Applyforgrants.fi service.

Read carefully the call for applications and the standard terms and conditions before filling in the application.

Further information about the grant and how to apply

Instructions for using the Applyforgrants.fi service
Further information about applying for artist grants will be available in an info briefing to be held on 4 March 2026, 12pm-1pm (in English). The link can be found on the Taike website.
Information about artist grants
Previously awarded grants can be found on the Taike website.