The Kainuu Regional Fund comprises a General Fund and donation- and bequest-based donor funds. Grants made from the latter are directed towards areas specified by the donor when making his or her bequest. Areas not covered by this procedure are supported from the general funds.
The Fund’s activities and decision-making are impartial and not linked to political parties or other organisations or associations. Grants made by the Fund are decided by an Administrative Council comprising 9 members representing a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the arts, the sciences, society, and business in the region.
Kainuu Grants
The Fund is devoted to promoting and developing the arts, the sciences, and other fields of endeavour in the region – by providing annual grants and awards. The grants of the regional fund January application round are divided into working and expenditure grants. In addition to these, grants will be awarded for special purposes.
Priority will be given to scientific or artistic work created, carried out or directed towards the region, as well as cultural and development projects of regional significance. The Kainuu Fund encourages applications for projects that contribute to the vitality of the region.
January application round
Discover Science
We will award one million euros to science education for children and youth in the January 2025 application round. The Discover Science Grant aims to spark the curiosity of school-aged children and youth to engage with science and ensure equal access to science education regardless of their place of residence or background.
Donor Funds
The grants are awarded from a general fund and those donor funds open for application in the next round:
- Kajaani Oy Fund
- Längman Enterpreneur Fund II
- Kalle Määttä Fund II
- Oulujoki Oy Fund I
- Hemmi Tikkanen Fund
The municipalities in the Kainuu Fund's region
Hyrynsalmi, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Ristijärvi, Sotkamo and Suomussalmi.
The municipalities in the Kainuu Fund's region
Hyrynsalmi, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Ristijärvi, Sotkamo and Suomussalmi.
The administrative committee
Chair
Arrigo Blom, dir. mus.
Vice Chair
Helena Lonkila, Associate professor (Title of Docent), Senior Lecturer
Joni Kinnunen, Master of Culture and Arts
Tapani Komulainen, Supervisor of degree Studies
Kirsi Määttä, Doctor of Medical Science, Master of Science in Technology
Teijo Määttänen, Photographer
Sanna Ojanne, MA (Master of Arts)
Jukka Suutari, CEO Sunit Oy
Mika Virkkala, Regional Director
Contact information about Kainuu Regional Fund
Susanna Jänkälä
Manager
Kainuu, Lappi
Piia Julkunen
Coordinator
Kainuu, Lappi, North Savo
