Call for application

Call for applications 2026: Regional grants for the arts

Regional grants for the arts are intended for the projects and procurements of professionals working in different fields of the arts. In addition, professional artists and art journalists can apply for a grant to cover work for 4–6 months within a single uninterrupted period. 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

Decisions

Decisions will be made by 7.4.2027.

For what purpose

These grants are intended for the projects and procurements of professionals working in different fields of the arts. In addition, professional artists and art journalists can apply for a grant to cover work for 4–6 months.

For whom

These grants may be applied for by individuals and working groups. Private traders (“toiminimi”) may also apply.

Who decides

Decisions on grants are made by the Council of Arts and Culture based on a presentation by a presenting officer.

About applying

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

Log in and fill in the application (Applyforgrants.fi)

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