Grants for organizations

The Education and Wellbeing Committee grants discretionary grants for organizations for culture, sports and the promotion of well-being and health (HYTE).

Grant applications for 2027 must be returned by 12:00 PM on Fri Oct 30, 2026.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application arrives on time.

The application is completed electronically

Points to note regarding the electronic application

• Completing the electronic application requires logging in using Suomi.fi identification.
• The application cannot be completed using the Internet Explorer browser.
• The person whose credentials are used to make the electronic grant application must have signing rights in accordance with the association’s rules (cf. signing a paper form).
• Attachments sent with the electronic application must be in PDF format. The system does not accept other file formats.
• Any attachments provided on paper should be sent by post to the address:
  Hämeenlinnan kaupunki / sivistys- ja hyvinvointilautakunta
  Wetterhoffinkatu 2, 13100 Hämeenlinna

The application can also be submitted using a paper form

The applicaton can also be submitted using a paper form

• Hämeenlinnan kaupunki/sivistys- ja hyvinvointilautakunta, Wetterhoffinkatu 2, 13100 Hämeenlinna
• or returned to the City of Hämeenlinna service points (Service Point Kastelli or local libraries in the villages)

A grant awarded in the previous years does not affect the awarding of a new grant; instead, the grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis. The grant recipient enters into an agreement with the city regarding the purpose for which the grant will be used.

General instructions for grants for organizations

• A registered association or religious community may apply for a grant.
• The grant will be paid after all attachments and the cooperation agreement have been delivered to the city.
• Grants are awarded for amounts exceeding €1,000.
• The activity receiving the grant must support the city strategy.
• The applicant is required to provide a self-financed share or other active contribution (for example, volunteer work) in the implementation of the activity for which the grant is intended.
• Grants are not awarded retrospectively for projects or costs that have already been realised.
• The grant awarded may be at most the amount applied for.
• Grants are year-specific – the grant must be used during the year for which it has been awarded.
• The grant must be used for the purpose for which it was awarded.
• The grant will be paid after all attachments and the cooperation agreement have been delivered to the city.
• The grant applicant commits to the city being entitled to audit the association’s accounts and operations.
• The grantor may recover the awarded grant if the recipient does not follow the instructions provided or if the planned activity is not implemented.
• Only one grant can be received during the grant year, with the exception of the mini-pilot grant.
• The activity being supported must comply with laws and regulations.
• Grants are not awarded for activities that fall under the scope of public procurement legislation. Grants are not awarded for activities to which bequest funds have been granted.
• The grant is applied for by Fri Oct 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application has arrived on time.

On the exercise grant application form:

• the applicant may list all the concrete measures by which it promotes children and young people engaging in multiple exercise activities at the same time. A maximum of two points can be awarded for the response. The applicant may list several concrete measures under this point; there may be more than two measures.
• the applicant is asked to list concrete measures by which the organization supports the city strategy, the Hämeenlinna for Everyone – equality and non-discrimination plan, and the plan for the promotion of well-being, health and safety. A maximum of three points can be awarded for each response. Applicants may list several concrete measures under each item; more than three measures may be included.
• the applicant may list all the concrete measures it takes to cooperate with exercise clubs/associations. A maximum of three points can be awarded for the response. The applicant may list several concrete measures for this item; there may be more than three.

On the promotion of well-being and health (HYTE) application form:

• the applicant is asked to list concrete measures by which the organization supports the city strategy, the Hämeenlinna for Everyone – equality and non-discrimination plan, and the plan for the promotion of well-being, health and safety. A maximum of three points can be awarded for each response. Applicants may list several concrete measures under each item; more than three measures may be included.
• the applicant may list all concrete measures through which it cooperates with clubs or associations. A maximum of three points can be awarded for the response. The applicant may list several concrete measures in this section; there may be more than three measures.

Other information

Cooperation agreements and grants related to city marketing are prepared and monitored by the city leadership. Grants from the Education and Wellbeing Committee are related to promoting community spirit in the city and cooperation with the third sector.

A grant awarded in the previous years does not affect the awarding of a new grant; instead, the grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis. The grant recipient enters into an agreement with the city regarding the purpose for which the grant will be used.

Before the grants are paid, applicants must submit the 2026 annual report, financial statements and the statement of an auditor or performance auditor, as well as the budget and action plans for 2027.

Further information

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