The Committee’s grants for youth activities

Grants for regional organisations – application period ends on 31 October

The primary task of regional youth organisations is to coordinate and support the activities of local associations, chapters or youth activity groups.

Written application: Nuorisopalveluiden lomakkeet | Espoon kaupunki

Targeted grant – application periods end on 15 January, 30 April and 30 September

First enter the requested information about your association. Then fill in the application, sign it and submit it through the system.

Targeted grants can be awarded to Espoo-based youth associations, organisations and activity groups. In special situations, these grants may also be awarded to youth associations that are based outside Espoo but have Espoo residents as members and operate in Espoo. Similarly, grants may also be awarded to Espoo-based regional youth organisations under special circumstances.

Youth activity groups can apply for targeted grants until 30 September.

Link to the electronic grant system: https://espooavustukset.fi/nuoriso/fi/(external link, opens in a new window)

Partnership grant – applications accepted throughout the year

Written application: Nuorisopalveluiden lomakkeet | Espoon kaupunki

Partnership grants are meant for activities that youth associations organise together with Espoo’s Youth Services. The activities must be in line with the Young Espoo Story (the Youth Services’ strategy). Partnership grants are awarded to Espoo-based youth associations and other associations whose activities are mainly intended for children and young people between 9 and 25 years of age. In special situations, partnership grants may also be awarded to youth associations or other associations that are based outside Espoo if they have Espoo residents as members, organise their activities in Espoo or elsewhere and there are young Espoo residents (mainly aged 9 to 25) participating in said activities.

Activities funded through partnership grants must be completely or almost free of charge and intended for young people aged 9 to 25 in line with strategic focus areas. The activities funded through partnership grants must also be in line with the Espoo Story roadmap.

Applications for partnership grants can be submitted at any time. Whether grants are awarded depends on the annual budget. Partnership grants are awarded at our discretion, and a report is required on every realised partnership project. Partnership grants that have not been spent according to the plans stated in the application may be reclaimed from the recipient.

To apply for a partnership grant, submit a written application to the City of Espoo Registry Office or to an Espoo Info Service Point.

General grant – application period ends on 31 March

General grants are awarded to Espoo-based youth associations for organising their regular activities for young people in line with their action plan. 

Link to the electronic grant system: https://espooavustukset.fi/nuoriso/fi/(external link, opens in a new window)

Please note! Supporting documents for the general grant application may be submitted until 4 May.

Advance payment of general grant – application period ends on 15 January

An advance payment of a general grant is deducted from the grant itself. Associations that received a general grant in the previous year are entitled to an advance payment of the ongoing year’s grant. The maximum advance payment is 50% of the previous year’s general grant.

Written application: Nuorisopalveluiden lomakkeet | Espoon kaupunki