Grants for associations, communities and groups

Associations in Helsinki can apply for a grant for their operations.

Grants can be applied for online or by delivering the applications to the City of Helsinki Registrar's Office. Grants cannot be applied for by email.

Grants are awarded in accordance with the grant instructions approved by the City of Helsinki Board.

Detailed information about the prerequisites for grants, application periods etc. can be found on each electronic application form.

Prerequisites:

The grant may only be used for the purpose for which it was awarded and may not be redistributed.

Available languages:

Finnish, Swedish, English

Services:

• City Board, general grant application
• Environmental affairs, general grant application
• Sports services, institution and foundation grants
• Sports services, event grant application
• Sports services, operating grant application
• Apply for an optional extra grant application for after-school activity organisers
• Apply for an operating grant application for organisers of afternoon activities for school children
• Education Division, apply for a general grant
• Rescue services, general grant application
• Helsinki City Executive Office, integration grant for associations
• Culture, Application for Art and Cultural Subsidies
• Culture, Application for Development Grant

Related service points and contact information:

• Grants for associations, communities and groups
  • Grant application for organisers of after-school activities for school children
  • Optional extra grant application for after-school activity organisers
  • Education, general grant application

Contact info and service points: