Grants for culture, sports, youth, welfare and events

Operating grants

The cultural, sports, youth and welfare activities under the Education and Welfare Board operating grants The application period begins on February 12, 2026 and ends on April 7, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Targeted grants

Intended for cultural, youth and welfare activities target grants can apply all year round. The target grant is applied for using the same form as the operating grants applied for by the deadline.

Welfare event grants 

In addition, Imatra's welfare organizations, work groups and individuals can be granted assistance by locals wellness events open to local residents for organizing and providing welfare facilities.

How to apply

The same application form is used for the grants listed above. The application and attachments are completed electronically. Attachments are uploaded to the electronic application. 

We recommend an electronic application, however, if you prefer, you can fill out the application form attached to this page and print it out. The paper version with attachments should be returned to the City Hall customer service point.

Sports clubs, please note that the club audit must be conducted in 2026.

The association must declare the de minimis support received in its application.

What is de minimis aid?

De minimis aid refers to aid in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2831 or (EU) 2023/2832. de minimis subsidies, the amount of which is no more than 300,000 euros per company per person over a three-year period.

An enterprise is defined as an entity engaged in economic activity, regardless of its legal nature or method of financing.. Non-profit or public benefit entities, such as associations and third sector organisations, also fall under the scope of the de minimis regulation if:  carry out an economic activity and if the other criteria for state aid are met.

Economic activity is any activity in which goods or services are offered on the market, such as paid courses, security services, and space rental.

If the association produces market services and the grant supports this activity, it is de minimis aid and must be reported.

Supporting other activities

In addition to financial assistance, the city of Imatra assists all Imatra-based organizations by, among other things, renting premises to the organizations from the properties they use below the value of the actual operating costs, and by assisting in the organization of events or activities.

The application period for 2026 operating grants begins on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and ends on Tuesday, April 7, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Event partnerships

The city of Imatra offers events organized in its area small or large event partnershipsThese event partnerships are coordinated by the City of Imatra's Tourism and Events team.

Small partnership means 0 – 3000 euro large event partnerships on an annual basis. The partnership is intended for the marketing of the event, increasing its visibility and developing and strengthening the production organization. Major events refer to significant events that bring a significant number of visitors from outside the province and/or the event has national or international media visibility.

More information You can find information about partnerships and application forms on another online service.