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Taike grants can be applied for online using the Applyforgrants.fi service.

The National Audiovisual Institute (KAVI) and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) are preparing to merge to form a new agency as of the beginning of 2026. The change is part of the Education and Culture Administration 2030 reform project.

Taike’s expert networks support organisations in promoting art and culture. We help build strategies, networks and operating models. In addition, we provide support in such areas as identifying funding opportunities and initiating projects.

Taike grants are intended for professional activities. Grants are awarded either as general grants for ongoing operations or as project grants for specific projects.

A supplementary artist pension may be awarded as recognition of an outstanding contribution to the creative or performing arts. Supplementary artist pensions are not available to artists whose permanent income from pensions and other sources exceeds a certain a limit. The application period for supplementary artist pensions is in September.

Taike's Municipal Cooperation team assists municipalities in fulfilling their legal obligations for promoting the arts and culture.