Creative work is beneficial
We increase the artistic and economic value of Finnish music by investing in professional music creators and their works. We promote renewal and diversity in the field of music and help music creators, and their works reach audiences in Finland and abroad. We award grants to creators and fund music-related projects. We believe that creative work is beneficial.
Music creators need financial freedom to focus on their creative work. We award grants to:
- Professional creators of music works, such as composers, lyricists and arrangers.
- Entities who bring music creators and their works to the public and build audiences, such as music publishers and music exporters.
- Professionals who support our goals by promoting and renewing the field.
Grants for music creators
Our grants provide music creators the opportunity to focus on their creative work and to reach a higher level in their craft and career.
Application rounds:
1.3.2026–21.3.2026
1.9.2026–21.9.2026
Application guidelines
Project grants
We award grants for organisations for projects that promote the operating conditions of Finnish music and its creators, and aim to increase the creative and/or economic value of Finnish music.
You can apply year-round
Application guidelines
Lauri Marjakangas and Marianne Sihvonen explore lost and reclaimed language in their work Kieláin – Gielain
Finnish-Sámi composers Lauri Marjakangas and Marianne Sihvonen were awarded a Teosto Cultural Foundation grant in spring 2026 for composing, producing and planning their work Kieláin – Gielain. We spoke with the composers about music making, collaboration and the importance of grants.
Meet our Expert Committee!
The application period for Fall 2026 grants for music creators has ended. The applications will be processed in our office and evaluated by our expert committee members. Based on their proposal, the board will bake the decision of who receive grants. The decisions will be announced to applicants via email and will be published on our website by early December.
Keeping an open mind and staying inspired - Ringa Manner celebrates 20 years as a music creator
Ringa Manner was awarded our grant in the spring 2026 grant application round for creative work. We had the pleasure of talking with Ringa of their work as a music creator and artist, of the meaning of the grant and of what is inspiring to them at the moment.
