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Funding for communities awarded by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) can be applied for from 1 October to 4 November 2025. Several changes have been made this year, including to the names of the calls for applications. New forms of support have been introduced, while others have been discontinued. The application period for project grants intended for natural persons is 5 November to 2 December 2025. Taike will publish all calls for applications this autumn on the Applyforgrants.fi service at the end of September.

The Arts Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu has awarded a total of 160,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 20 artists or working groups awarded project grants out of 196 applicants.

The organisational structure of the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) will be renewed as of 1 August 2025. The aim is to respond more strongly to the tasks defined in Taike’s strategy guidelines and legislation. The current area of responsibility for arts promotion will be divided into two units: Arts and Culture Funding, and Arts and Culture Networks.

The Arts Council of North Savo has awarded a total of 130,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 18 artists or working groups were awarded regional grants out of 98 applicants.

The Arts Council of Lapland has awarded a total of 140,000 euros in regional grants for 2025. Altogether 17 artists or working groups awarded project grants out of 122 applicants.

The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) are preparing for the restructuring of arts councils.

The National Council for the Performing Arts has awarded artist grants beginning in 2026. Artist grants were awarded to 38 artists.

The National Council for the Performing Arts has awarded artist grants beginning in 2026. Artist grants were awarded to 17 artists.

The National Council for the Performing Arts has awarded artist grants beginning in 2026. Artist grants were awarded to 7 artists.

Calls for applications for artist grants and regional grants were open in March 2025. These grant decisions will be sent to applicants in the order that the arts councils make their decisions.

Taike provides expert services that assist municipalities in fulfilling their legal obligations for promoting the arts and culture.

We actively provide statements and opinions on matters related to the arts and culture. On this page you can find our most recent and important statements. Opinions are for the most part in Finnish.