Call for application

Call for applications 2026: General grants for the arts

These grants are intended for the long-term professional activities of art communities. These grants support the continuity and development of the operations of art communities. 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: 1.10.2026 at 8.00 Ends: 3.11.2026 at 16.00

Decisions

Decisions will be made by 2.2.2027.

For what purpose

These grants are intended for the long-term professional activities of art communities. These grants support the continuity and development of the operations of art communities.

For whom

These grants may be awarded to registered communities, such as associations, cooperatives, companies, municipalities and foundations.

Who decides

Decisions are taken by the Director of the Arts and Culture Funding Department of the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency based on a presentation by a special advisor.

About applying

All applicants are required to familiarise themselves with the call for applications before filling in the application.

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.

Online applications must be sent to the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency no later than 23:59 on the last day of the application period. This is the absolute deadline by which time the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency must receive your application. If you do not have access to our online services, please contact the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency’s customer service at [email protected] in good time before the deadline. Printed applications must be sent to the Helsinki office of the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency and received by 16:00 on the last day of the application period. This is the absolute deadline by which time the Finnish Arts and Culture Agency must receive your printed application.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications arrive by the deadline. The Finnish Arts and Culture Agency’s customer service and Helsinki office close at 16:00 on the last day of the application period.

Further information about the grant and how to apply:

Instructions for using the Applyforgrants.fi service
Further information about applying for general grants will be available in an info briefing to be held on 7 October 2026, 2pm-3pm. The link can be found on the Taike website.
Information about general grants for the arts
Previously awarded grants can be found on the Taike website.