Vaasan Aktiasäätiö | International Grant Opportunities

International funderBased in Finland

Vaasan Aktiasäätiö

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About Vaasan Aktiasäätiö

Vaasan Aktiasäätiö supports public-benefit work in the Vaasa region, with a clear emphasis on preserving local traditions while strengthening the community through culture, youth activities, sports, education, and other general civic initiatives. Its mission also includes promoting saving habits and supporting research related to saving, but its grant program appears to focus primarily on organizations and associations working locally rather than individuals or open-ended national initiatives. The foundation is regional and place-based, so nonprofits with a strong Vaasa-area connection and a concrete community benefit are likely to be the best fit.

Focus Areas

Vaasa Region Cultural ProjectsYouth and Children’s ProgramsSports and Recreation AssociationsHigher Education and University InitiativesLocal Community and Heritage ActivitiesSavings Education and Research

Giving Approach

Provides general project grants of roughly $20,000–$50,000 to organizations and associations in its operating area; applications are accepted annually in February, reviewed by mid-April, and decisions are announced around that time. The process is not open to unsolicited proposals, suggesting a more structured or relationship-based application flow.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Vaasan Aktiasäätiö that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Opening soonCloses Feb 28, 2027Award: Varies

Avustukset / Understöd

KulttuuriUrheilu ja vapaa-aikaKorkeakoulut ja yliopistot+6 more

Who can apply: Yksityishenkilöt eivät saa tukea. Avustuksia myönnetään pääasiassa säätiön toiminta-alueella toimiville organisaatioille ja yhteisöille. Avustusta ei myönnetä jo päättyneille projekteille, ammattiliitoille, puoluepoliittiselle toiminnalle tai yksityisille henkilöille. Hakemuksen tulee olla huolellisesti täytetty ja sisältää realistinen suunnitelma ja kustannusarvio. Aiemmista varoista on oltava toimitettu selvitys. Urheiluyhdistysten osalta tuki pyritään myöntämään emoseuralle.

Deadline: Hakuaika on helmikuussa. Hakemukset käsitellään huhtikuun puolivälissä, päätökset ilmoitetaan huhti-toukokuun vaihteessa ja maksu toukokuun puolivälissä.

Opening soonCloses Feb 28, 2027Award: $20K – $50K

Vaasan Aktiasäätiö – Avustukset / Understöd (General grant programme)

CultureSport and leisureHigher education / Universities+5 more

Who can apply: Registered organisations and associations operating in the foundation's area. Private individuals, trade unions and party-political activities are not eligible. Applicants must provide updated registry extract, latest signed financial statements, auditor report, activity report, and activity plan and budget. Recipients must have submitted reports on previously granted funds.

Deadline: Annual application period: February. Applications processed mid-April; decisions announced around April/May; payments mid-May. Report due by January 15 following year.

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