Grants awarded by the Culture and Leisure Division

The City of Helsinki also supports Helsinki residents’ psychological and physical wellbeing, active citizenship and learning by awarding grants.

This page provides you with brief introductions to the grants awarded by the Culture and Leisure Division. See the webpages of the parties awarding each the grant for more detailed information.

The City of Helsinki supports Helsinki’s art and culture scene by awarding development grants and grants for art and culture. Additionally, the city provides grants to educational institutions that offer basic art education.

More information on grants for culture.(Link leads to external service)

The City of Helsinki awards operating grants and facility usage grants to sports clubs. The city also supports other associations that promote sports and the printing of orienteering maps.

More information on grants for sports(Link leads to external service)

The City of Helsinki awards operating grants, hiring grants, holiday camp grants and project grants to Helsinki-based youth organisations.

More information on grants for youth activities(Link leads to external service).