The EUR 200,000 grant funding for the prevention of segregation will support the participation, community and low-threshold recreational opportunities of young people (9–12-year-olds) and young adults (18–24-year-olds). In particular, the aim is to increase the opportunities for girls with immigrant backgrounds to engage in hobbies and participate, as well as positive interaction between population groups. The grants will also support young adults’ wok ability.
Grants will be awarded to Helsinki-based associations and youth groups for activities that are primarily organised in the urban renewal areas (Mellunkylä, Kannelmäki, Malminkartano, Malmi and Meri-Rastila), as well as in other areas where children’s and young people’s participation in hobbies is lower than the city average. In 2025, there will be two approximately three-week application periods in the spring and autumn, which will be specified later.
Youth Services to award a total of EUR 3 million in grants in 2025
In 2025, Youth Services will award a total of EUR 3,001,000 in grants. The operating and hiring grants for Helsinki-based youth associations’ activities and hiring expenses will total EUR 2,091,000. Those applying for an operating grant can also apply for a rental grant of up to EUR 450 to cover the costs of renting facilities. The application period for operating and hiring grants lasts until 28 February 2025.
In 2025, a total of EUR 660,000 will also be awarded in holiday camp grants. These grants are intended for Helsinki-based associations to support camp activities aimed at children and young people aged 7–16 in Helsinki. Grants for the camp period between 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026 can be applied for from 1 September to 31 October 2025.
A total of EUR 50,000 will be earmarked for project grants for 2025. These grants include start-up grants for Helsinki-based youth associations to start or restart their activities, project grants for Helsinki-based youth associations to cover extra project costs not included in their basic activities, as well as club grants. Funding will also be awarded in Sponssi grants intended for youth groups’ own projects to enable the realisation of young people’s own ideas and independent activities. Grants can be applied for throughout the year.
