The City of Helsinki’s employment grants support activities that promote employment, work-related skills and capabilities and work ability of Helsinki residents. The 2027 grant application period is from 23 November to 11 December 2026.
Employment grants are awarded for activities that support the strategic objectives of the City of Helsinki, as well as the priorities of Helsinki Employment Services. The Employment Grant is awarded for activities that promote employment or for the development of new operating models. The activities must help clients move towards the open labour market or studies.
Registered associations and foundations that have been active for at least one year and whose activities promote the employment opportunities of Helsinki-based unemployed jobseekers can apply for the employment grant. Applications for the employment grant are submitted through the City of Helsinki's e-services. The grant application period starts on 23 November 2026.
The Chief Executive Officer of the City of Helsinki Employment Services is responsible for awarding 2027 employment grants. For more information, please contact: Ulla Juhanko, Chief Specialist, ulla.juhanko@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program), +358 40 162 7194(Link starts a phone call).
Read more about the priorities, general conditions, and criteria for awarding the 2027 employment grants(Link leads to external service).