Emilia Anundi OKM 2023

Grant applications for intangible cultural heritage projects focus this year on cultural diversity

This year's grants aim to promote intercultural dialogue and secure the rights of minorities to safeguard their own cultural heritage. Applications can be submitted at haeavustuksia.fi. The application period ends on October 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Finland ratified the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. The Finnish Heritage Agency is responsible for implementing this convention in Finland.

Since 2018, the Finnish Heritage Agency has supported intangible cultural heritage projects through state grants. The 2025 grants particularly aim to support activities that promote cultural diversity as part of cultural heritage work or the cultural activities of minority groups.

Intangible cultural heritage refers to traditions and practices that are passed down from generation to generation. This can include celebrations, food traditions, craftsmanship, performing arts, storytelling, or skills related to nature. Traditions are constantly changing and evolving. Cultural diversity, as well as the traditions and cultural activities of different minorities, enriches intangible cultural heritage.

Eligible applicants include associations, municipalities, foundations, and companies. Applications can be made in Finnish, Swedish, or English. The application period ends on October 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

  • More information about the grant.
  • Apply for the grant.

  • The Finnish Heritage Agency organised an online information event related to the application, you can watch the recording from this link. The video has subtitles in various languages. (AI translation). Press the subtitles button "cc" to activate the subtitles. Then press "Settings" button and choose the "subtitles option". Press the "Auto translate" option and choose the language you want to read.

For specific questions regarding applying for the grant, please contact: museoavustus@museovirasto.fi

For information on the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage: Senior Adviser Leena Marsio, tel. +358 (0)295 33 6017, firstname.lastname@museovirasto.fi


Photo: Storytelling Workshop at the Helinä Rautavaara Museum in Espoo 2023. Ministry of Education