Funding for artistic work

Regional grants for professional artists and working groups for individual projects.

One of Finland largest and most international residency centers in Hämeenkyrö. Thematic programs for artists and creative minds.

EU Creative Europe programme supports European cultural cooperation, publishing and cultural professionals mobility.

Frame Finland grants for international Finnish contemporary art projects. First round 1-31 March 2026.

Grafia annual grants for graphic design professionals for personal development, projects and travel.

City of Helsinki annual grants for various art fields. Application period usually January-March.

HIAP offers international artists opportunities for creative work, research and interdisciplinary dialogue in Helsinki.

City of Jyväskylä grants for open culture and arts activities. Artists can apply for workspace rental.

Forest initiative funding for forest-related projects. Available twice a year.

Kone Foundation maintains Saaren kartano international artist and researcher residency in Mynämäki.

Annual grants for scientific and artistic work. Application period 1–15 September. Peer reviewed. Results in December.

Large multi-year cultural projects with significant impact on Finnish culture.

Personal grants for artistic development and career progression. Supports long-term artistic work.

August round for mobility and residency grants for artists, plus annually varying special target grants.

Main grant round for scientific and artistic work. Application period 10–31 October. From Oct 2026, SKR moves to one annual round.

March round for mobility grants and annually varying special target grants. Application period 10–31 March 2026.

January round grants through county funds for scientific and artistic work. Application period 21 Jan–6 Feb 2026.

International artist residency established 1985 in rural Alajärvi. Accommodation and studio at Villa Nelimarkka.

Funds cross-Nordic collaboration projects. Next deadline 13 Feb 2026. Also Opstart Funding and NEMO mobility programme.

Nordic Culture Point Mobility Funding supports artist travel and networking in Nordic and Baltic countries for contacts, inspiration and skills development.

City of Oulu grants for arts and culture actors. Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026.

Supports Finnish science, arts and projects promoting internationality. Applications by email. Rolling applications, no fixed deadline.

Mobility grant for promoting international mobility and networking.

Supplementary artist pension awarded as recognition for distinguished artistic career.

Targeted grant for arts professionals and working groups for individual projects.

Artist grant for professional artists and arts journalists for artistic work. Grant periods range from half a year to five years.

Tampere Artists Association maintains residency at Takahuhti Art Centre. Mältinranta Art Centre has 600 sqm studio space.

City of Tampere grants for artistic activities. Check website for current deadlines.

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City of Turku grants for cultural activities. Check website for deadlines.

Wihuri Fund organizes separate rounds for visual arts residencies and partner museum program.

Annual general grant round for science, arts and social projects. Next round in spring 2026. Also supports visual arts residencies.