Grants for welfare and health promotion
The Helsinki City Board awards grants to activities that support the implementation of the objectives of the City Strategy and the statutory welfare and health promotion plan.
How the process works
Grants can be applied for by registered organizations that have been in operation for at least a year and whose activities target Helsinki residents. The grant may only be used for the purpose for which it was granted, and may not be distributed further.
How to apply
- Log into the city's e-services at avustukset.hel.fi/en.
- Confirm your identity with a form of strong identification (online banking codes, Mobile ID, or a certificate card).
- Fill in the online application form
- Submit the completed application or save it as a draft. Note that attachments will not be saved along with the draft application.
- You can track the processing of your application in the 'Latest events' section of the e-services folder.
When to apply
- The application period for City Board grants each year is in May. Grant decisions are made towards the end of the year, after the budget has been approved.
- The application is valid until a decision has been made. Applications are archived in the e-services folder for four years.
Application processing
- The City Board or the office holder will make a decision on the grant.
- The City of Helsinki pays the grant to the selected applicant organisation's bank account.
- Selected applicants must draw up a report explaining how the grant was used and send it to the city. The grant can only be used for the purpose stated in the application.
- Inform the city immediately via email (kanslia.avustukset[at]hel.fi) if any significant changes arise that affect the grant or its use.
Validity period
The application is valid until a decision has been made. A new application submitted for the same purpose will replace any older versions in the system, if you submit it before the deadline.
Additional information
Apply for City of Helsinki grants through the city's e-services. If this is not possible, you can also mail the application to the City Register Office at the following address: City of Helsinki Register Office, P.O. Box 10, 00099 CITY OF HELSINKI
More information:
kanslia.avustukset@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program) (applications are not accepted by email)
Anni Raitaniemi, projektisuunnittelija
040 3588793
anni.raitaniemi@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)
Veera Vilkama, kehittämispäällikkö
040 4822184
veera.vilkama@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)
Veli-Matti Hurtig, kehittämispäällikkö
040 5749710
veli-matti.hurtig@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)