The 2025 application period has ended. The next application period will open in early 2026.

As a general rule, we offer special targeted grants for events, activities and one-off projects organised by Turku-based communities and working groups.

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Applying for a grant

Who can apply for a grant?

As a rule, communities, working groups and other actors that organise activities in Turku can apply for the grant.

When to apply for the grant?

You can apply for a targeted special grant for all year round. The Health and Well-being Promotion Committee processes the applications twice a year, depending on the number of applications received.

The grant must be applied for at least one month before the event.

What can the grant be used for?

Typically, the grant supports one-off events, activities and projects not included in the action plan. We may also provide grants for unforeseen or small-scale acquisitions that arise during the operational year. The supported activities must promote the well-being of the residents.

The supported activities must promote actions that take into account the challenges highlighted in the city strategy, the mayor’s program, and the wellbeing report.

Grants are awarded on a discretionary basis, with the amount depending on the available budget and the number of applications.

Where grants cannot be awarded?

In general, targeted grants do not cover:

  • Activities in accordance with the association’s action plan or annually recurring events. Operating grants support regular activities: Operating grants for non-profit organisations
  • Travel and accommodation costs, rental costs, or other similar costs
  • Major purchases or the setup of furniture for the first time
  • Events and projects that generate profit, or actors whose purpose is commercial activity
  • Alcohol purchases
  • Organizing religious events
  • Activities related to business operations or financing the association’s regular activities
  • Cultural or sports events, unless they are targeted at vulnerable residents of Turku
  • Producing books or other publications
  • Camps, group trips, gift cards for redistribution, scholarships, and gifts

The event must also have other sources of funding. As a rule, the grant can cover a maximum of 40% of the eligible costs, of which up to €20,000 can be considered. The grant is paid in proportion to the actual total cost.Designated officials make decisions regarding grants under EUR 1,000, while the Health and Well-being Promotion Committee decides on the larger grants. 

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
    Attachments to the application

    You can attach documents to the grant application to support its preparation. For example, the event programme or a purchase price quotation can be useful attachments.

  4. 4
    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.

We will pay the grant to the organisation’s bank account specified in the application. We will pay the grant once a report on the use of the grant and copies of receipts have been submitted.  

The beneficiary must submit receipts for all approved costs within six months following the organisation of the event or activity.

You will need to return any portion of the grant that is not used for its intended purpose.

More information

Merja Pistemaa Administrative Coordinator 040 1788926