Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants)
Offered by Suomen Kulttuurirahasto (Finnish Cultural Foundation)
Who can apply
Individual artists, critics, working groups and registered organisations such as associations, from any field of art. The stay in the target country must last continuously for at least two weeks.
About this opportunity
Mobility grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation covering international travel, residencies, festival participation and collaboration abroad. From October 2026 the scheme moves to year-round applications, with decisions made three times a year — the traditional fixed rounds ended with the August 2026 round.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants)?
- This opportunity has no fixed deadline — applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.
- Who offers Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants)?
- Suomen Kulttuurirahasto (Finnish Cultural Foundation) runs it, from Finland.
- What funding or support does Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants) offer?
- €3,000–€10,000 towards mobility expenses. Applications are accepted year-round from October 2026; decisions are made three times a year.
- Who can apply for Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants)?
- Individual artists, critics, working groups and registered organisations such as associations, from any field of art. The stay in the target country must last continuously for at least two weeks.
- How do I apply for Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants)?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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Suomen Kulttuurirahasto – Liikkuvuusapurahat (Mobility grants)