Teoston kulttuurisäätiö | International Grant Opportunities

International funderBased in Finland

Teoston kulttuurisäätiö

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About Teoston kulttuurisäätiö

Teoston kulttuurisäätiö supports professional Finnish music creators and music-industry projects that increase the cultural and economic value of domestic music. Its funding emphasizes artistic work, career development, internationalization, and projects that help music reach audiences in Finland and abroad, with a clear interest in renewal and diversity across the sector. The foundation appears especially receptive to working grants for composers/creators and practical project support for export, partnerships, and industry development.

Annual Giving$693K

Focus Areas

Professional Music CreatorsMusic Composition and Creative WorkInternational Music Export and TouringMusic Industry Renewal and Capacity BuildingMusic Technology and Career ToolsMusic Diversity and Genre Pluralism

Giving Approach

Mixed small-to-mid grants, typically about $8,000-$32,000. Project grants are available on a rolling basis throughout the year, while creator grants are offered in two annual application rounds; support includes working grants, expense grants, and project funding for both individuals and organizations.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Teoston kulttuurisäätiö that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Project grants

innovationdiversitycreative music-making+5 more

Who can apply: Projects must originate from music creators, creatorship, or works; primarily performing arts or hobby projects are not eligible. The project must be professional and have long-term impact. The Foundation primarily funds non-profit and other organisations and working groups, and to a limited extent companies. Applicants must be Finnish citizens, permanently resident in Finland, or a registered company or organisation based in Finland.

Deadline: Year-round; board decisions typically in May and November, and if needed February and August

Open nowRolling / open intake

Project grants for music industry (hanketuki)

music industry developmentinternational export and partnershipseducation and capacity building (industry-level)+1 more

Who can apply: Projects must align with the Foundation's objectives (renewal, diversity, audience-building, internationalisation). Specific criteria and application instructions available on project funding pages.

Deadline: Application for project grants is available on a rolling basis throughout the year; individual grant decisions specify use and reporting.

Opening soonCloses Sep 21, 2026Award: $8K – $32K

Grants for music creators

creative music-makingartistic workcareer development+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be Finnish citizens, permanently resident in Finland, or a registered company or organisation based in Finland. Eligible applicants include composers, lyricists, arrangers, their working groups, music publishers, or other parties representing the music creator. Applicants must be professional and work long-term; the Foundation prioritizes music creators near the top level of Finnish music-making with potential to reach a new level.

Deadline: Twice yearly: 1-21 March and 1-21 September; next upcoming round opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2026-09-21

Opening soonCloses Sep 21, 2026Award: $8K – $32K

Grants for music creators (working grants and grants for expenses)

creative workinternationalisationcareer development+2 more

Who can apply: Professional, long-term creators at a high level (near top-level); applicants must propose creative music work, internationalisation or career-advancing purchases/services. Specific eligibility details and required documentation are provided on the Foundation's application guidance pages.

Deadline: Application rounds for music creators are twice a year. Example rounds: 1.3.2026–21.3.2026 and 1.9.2026–21.9.2026. Next round (from site): 1–21 March 2026; autumn round dates published similarly.

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Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.