We grant operating grants to non-profit organisations whose activities take place primarily in Turku.

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Applying for a grant

Who can apply for a grant?

Non-profit organisations operating in Turku can apply for an operating grant.

When to apply for the grant?

Apply for the operating grant for the following year in October. The application period is from 1 October to 31 October each year. The application period ends on 31 October at 16:00. The Health and Well-being Promotion Committee processes the applications once a year. Late applications are not taken into consideration.

What can the grant be used for?

The grant supports activities that are in line with the organisation’s rules and action plan. We award grants for one calendar year.

Application instructions

  1. 1
    Apply for the grant electronically

    Apply for the grant at lomakkeet.turku.fi (in Finnish or Swedish).  

     We recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

  2. 2
    Answer the questions

    All applicants begin by answering general questions. Based on their responses, the application will be directed to more specific questions and forwarded to the appropriate sector for processing.

    Keep in mind that you will not be able to edit the application after submitting it.

  3. 3
    Select the correct form

    Depending on the amount requested, there are two application forms for the operating grant: one for amounts under EUR 10,000 and another for EUR 10,000 or more. More information is needed on the application form for a larger grant.

  4. 4
    Apply on time

    Remember to click Submit at the end, to make sure that the application does not remain in draft status. Applications that are delayed or in draft form will not be processed.

  5. 5
    Track the processing

    You can track the progress of your application under the Omat lomakkeet [My Forms] tab.

To the grant recipient

Payment of the grant

The Health and Well-being Promotion Committee makes the decisions on the grants.  
Committee meeting days (in Finnish). 

We will pay the grant to the organisation’s bank account, specified in the application, during the first half of the year. Grants exceeding EUR 10,000 are paid in two instalments, with the second instalment issued in August. 

We will pay the grant once all necessary attachments have been submitted to the grant system. 

More information

Merja Pistemaa Administrative Coordinator 040 1788926