Other Grants
The upcoming rounds
The Cultural Fund has four application periods each year: the January application for the regional funds and the March, August and October applications for the central fund.
August Round: Aug 10 to 30, 2025
In the August Round of Applications you can apply for Mobility and Residency grants for artists and special purpose grants that may vary annually.
Application Guidelines for Grants apply to all application rounds (January, March, August, and October rounds), so it is advisable to read them through before making the application.
Applications close at 4 pm Finnish time on the last day of the application period.
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Mobility Grants for Artists and Art Critics
Artists and art critics from any field of art are eligible to apply for a grant to cover mobility costs arising from international cooperation taking place outside Finland.
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World on Stage Grant
The World on Stage Grant may be applied for projects that aim to translate into Finnish and produce a high-quality contemporary foreign theatrical work on a stage located in Finland. The World on Stage Grant accepts applications from registered organisations and working groups consisting of private individuals.
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Grants for Artists’ Residencies
The Finnish Cultural Foundation awards grants for international artists’ residency programmes each year.