Information about project grants for "Percent for Art" projects

The grants are intended for the direct costs of procuring works of art and development projects in connection with the “Percent for Art” principle.

The grant may be used

These grants can be applied using applyforgrants.fi online service.

The grants are intended for the direct costs of procuring works of art and development projects in connection with the “Percent for Art” principle. These projects may involve new buildings, buildings undergoing renovation or infrastructure projects. 

The grant may be used to cover the following types of expenses, for example:

  • Fees to artists and art experts 
  • Materials, foundations and lighting for the works of art 
  • Competition and planning costs 
  • Preparation and implementation of public art programmes and art plans for construction projects 
  • Maintenance and repair of works of art procured in accordance with the “Percent for Art” principle 
  • Development projects 

The grant may cover a maximum of 50 percent of the project’s eligible expenses, which are direct costs related to works of art or the costs of the development project. The minimum amount of each grant is 20,000 euros.