Central government funding for youth work

Tikkareita The Ministry of Education and Culture funds youth work from the proceeds of gaming activities and budget funding.

Appropriations and budget items in the youth sector in

Youth work has been allocated EUR 71 million in the state budget for 2026.

The majority of the funding is channelled through central government transfers and grants. Some of the funding is allocated to youth activities in municipalities as central government transfers used at the municipalities’ discretion. Targeted government are also granted to municipalities.

Government grants are granted to support either activities (general grants) or projects and investments (special grants).

Contact information

Emma Taipale, Ministerial Adviser
Ministry of Education and Culture, Nuoriso- ja liikuntapolitiikan osasto (NUOLI), Nuorisotyön ja -politiikan vastuualue (NV) Telephone:0295330196 Email Address: [email protected]

Mikko Cortés Téllez, Senior Coordinator
Ministry of Education and Culture, Nuoriso- ja liikuntapolitiikan osasto (NUOLI), Nuorisotyön ja -politiikan vastuualue (NV) Telephone:0295330080 Email Address: [email protected]