Call for application

Call for applications 2026: Regional grants

The grants are intended for projects and work by arts professionals. 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: 11.2.2026 at 8.00 Ends: 11.3.2026 at 16.00

Decisions

Decisions will be made by 30.6.2026.

For what purpose

The grants are intended for projects and work by arts professionals.

For whom

These grants may be awarded to professional artists and art journalists, other arts professionals and working groups formed by them.

Who decides

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

About applying

Edellytämme, että hakija on perehtynyt hakuilmoitukseen ennen hakemuksen täyttämistä.

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 regional grants will be available in an info briefing to be held on 18 February 2026, 3pm-4pm (in English). The link can be found on the Taike website.
Information about regional grants
Previously awarded grants can be found on the Taike website.