Event funding

Support for events can be applied for from the City of Hämeenlinna in the form of an organizational grant or a minipilot. The City Board makes decisions regarding significant individual event subsidies and cooperation. Marketing cooperation agreements are decided by the Mayor.

Organizational grant

Registered associations or religious communities may apply for an organizational grant from the city. Events may be granted a general subsidy, for which the application period is once a year in the autumn preceding the grant year.

Minipilots

Minipilots are grants of a maximum of 750 euros. Minipilots can be applied for almost year-round.

Event and marketing cooperation

Through event and marketing cooperation agreements, Hämeenlinna supports events that increase the city’s attractiveness, recognition, and positive visibility. The purpose of the support system is to ensure that interesting and diverse events are available to serve different audiences and that all event organizers find a form of support suitable for their needs and receive the necessary assistance to implement their events.

The Finnish Cultural Foundation’s Häme Regional Fund

Grants from the Häme Regional Fund can be applied for by applicants living or born in the Häme region, for scientific or artistic work carried out in the region, or for culturally significant regional projects. The application period is open four times a year.

Grants from the Ministry of Education and Culture

Grants can be applied for from the Ministry of Education and Culture for projects or activities related to culture or sports, among others. Grants can be applied for, for example, by established art and culture festivals of national and international significance.

Browse grants and apply

Arts Promotion Centre Finland

Grants and scholarships for arts and culture, including the organization of art and culture festivals, can be applied for from the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.

Foundation-based funding

Private foundations support creators of art and culture. Grants can be applied for from foundations as a working group, an association, or an individual. There are several local foundations in Hämeenlinna from which grants can be applied for.

Learn more about the activities of foundations and funds

Browse open national funding calls

Local foundations:

Hauho Savings Bank Foundation

Hämeen Heimoliitto Foundation

Renko Savings Bank Foundation

Sponsorship

Sponsorship agreements for an event can be negotiated with companies. Sponsorship usually includes commercial cooperation, content cooperation, influencer marketing, or marketing cooperation. The Association of Sponsors and Events collaborates with the Finnish Event Industries and aims to promote event sponsorship.

Explore the case examples and sponsorship podcast of the Association of Sponsors and Events

Read Billetto’s tips for acquiring a sponsor

Crowdfunding

Among the forms of crowdfunding, reward-based funding is particularly suitable for events. In a crowdfunding campaign, funders purchase rewards, which can be, for example, event tickets, experiences at the event, or products related to the event. A good Finnish platform for crowdfunding is Mesenaatti.me.

Linnan Business Tournament

Linnan Kehitys organizes the annual Linnan Business Tournament for companies in Hämeenlinna, where they can compete with new ideas or by renewing existing operations. There are four categories: the IDEA category for new ideas, the COMMUNITY category for associations and clubs, the GROWTH category for event operators, and the ACCELERATION category for those seeking strong growth. In the final, the best in each category receive funding for their idea.

Learn more about the Linnan Business Tournament

Our event services help free of charge! Contact us:

Liisa Puputti
Linnan Kehitys Oy, Event Services
Tel. 050 3077 071
liisa.puputti@linnan.fi