Information for organizations
Explore the grants, networks and cooperation opportunities available to organizations, as well as ways to influence and develop organizational activities.
Grants
The City of Hämeenlinna supports the activities of organizations by awarding various grants and entering into cooperation agreements. Organizations can apply for discretionary organization grants, mini-pilot grants for operational development and experiments, or engage in event and marketing cooperation with the city. Through grants and cooperation, the city supports the work done by organizations to promote well-being, physical activity, culture and inclusion.
Lähellä.fi as a channel for organizations
Lähellä.fi is a free online service where organizations can present their activities and announce events. The service is aimed at all residents looking for support and help in their daily lives, hobbies or volunteer tasks.
The service helps organizations reach new participants and volunteers.
Organizational cooperation and networks
Several networks and forums operate in the Hämeenlinna region, supporting the activities, cooperation and opportunities of influencing of organizations.
Hämeenlinna Region Advisory Board for Organizations
The Advisory Board for Organizations promotes the common interests of organizations in the Hämeenlinna region. It includes organizations from various fields as well as representatives from the municipalities in the Hämeenlinna region.
The aim of organizational cooperation is to support the activities of organizations and associations and to strengthen cooperation with municipalities, the province, and the wellbeing services county. The activities are funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) with a targeted operational grant.
Key themes include the promotion of health and well-being, as well as cooperation with social and health services.
For more information, please contact Titta Rapila from the Settlement of Häme Organization.
Provincial Advisory Board for Organizations
The Kanta-Häme Advisory Board for Organizations promotes the goals of the provincial organization strategy. It makes initiatives and provides statements, gathers information about the organization and association field through an organization survey, and supports the welfare report work of municipalities.
Read more about the Advisory Board for Organizations (in Finnish)
Silta Cooperation Network in the Hämeenlinna region
The Silta Network strengthens cooperation between organizations and municipalities in the Hämeenlinna region. The network includes sub-networks organized by theme, where organizations cooperate and share expertise.
Sub-networks include, for example, the ILO network for organizations working with children and families, the OTE team for organizations in the caregiver and health sector, and the Valikko network for volunteer operators.
Network for Welfare of the Elderly
The Network for the Welfare of the Elderly brings together operators in the Hämeenlinna area who promote the well-being, volunteer activities and meaningful leisure time of older people.
The network includes, among others, the Hämeenlinna Housing Foundation for the Elderly, the Kanta-Häme Memory Association Muistiluotsi, the Volunteer Centre Pysäkki, the Hämeenlinna-Vanaja Parish, the Settlement of Häme Organization, Sisälähetys, and OmaHäme.
The network participates, for example, in implementing the program for the Week for the Elderly and shares experiences of good operating models.
Culture Forum
The Culture Forum brings together operators in the cultural sector to discuss current phenomena and listen to expert presentations. The events offer an opportunity for networking and discussion.
The Culture Forum is organized by the Regional Council of Häme and is aimed at all operators in the cultural field.
Club Parliament
The Hämeenlinna Club Parliament is held once a year. The event develops cooperation between sports clubs, listens to the wishes of the clubs, and shares information about grants.
The Club Parliament is organized by the City of Hämeenlinna and Liikuntahallit Oy in cooperation.
Councils
Statutory councils operate in Hämeenlinna, promoting the inclusion and influence opportunities of elderly people and people with disabilities. The councils bring the perspectives of different population groups to the city’s decision-making and development and strengthen cooperation between organizations and the city.
Elderly Citizens Council
Members of the Elderly Citizens Council are selected for a four-year term based on proposals from pensioners’ organizations. Regional balance is taken into account in the selections, and efforts are made to select members from the rural districts as well.
Council on Disability
Members of the Council on Disability are selected based on proposals from disability and patient organizations. The current four-year term began on June 1, 2025.
Voluntary work events
Themed campaigns, such as spring clean-ups, are organized annually in Hämeenlinna. Organizations can arrange voluntary work events, for example, to combat invasive species in urban areas.
If your association is interested in organizing voluntary work events, ask for more information about the possibilities from Heli Pirkkalainen by email at heli.pirkkalainen@hameenlinna.fi.
