Grant
Information
Information on grants for applicants and recipients. Grant terms and conditions.
Adventurous Ideas Oy supports non-profit initiatives that promote animal rights and nature conservation in Finland. Applications for project grants are submitted through our electronic grant platform.
Applications related to both animal rights and nature conservation are submitted via the same form. The form asks for basic applicant details, a project description, planned actions and objectives, monitoring methods, a funding plan, and a detailed budget. Instructions for required attachments are provided within the system, and the full structure of the form can be viewed on the platform.
The Adventurous Ideas Oy project grant call is open on a rolling basis. The application period began on 13 August 2025. Project evaluations are conducted four times per year, with decisions published at the end of 2025 and in February, May, August, and December 2026. Supported projects may be new, ongoing, or continuation projects. Funded activities may begin no earlier than four months after the application is submitted.
Please note that all applications and attachments must be submitted via the grant system. Applications sent through other channels will not be considered.
Questions about the application can be sent to the giving back team through the grant system. Technical issues should be directed to technical support.
Project grants are available to non-profit organisations with a valid Finnish Business ID (Y-tunnus) that have been operating for at least one year. Grants are directed at organisations registered in Finland.
Funding is awarded to projects that promote animal rights and/or nature conservation in Finland. More detailed information on focus areas can be found in the Focus Areas section. Grants are not awarded for scientific, artistic, or cultural work, nor for projects outside Finland. General operational grants are not provided through this call.
The maximum project duration is two years. Applications may be submitted for new, ongoing, or continuation projects. Grants may be paid no earlier than four months after the application is submitted.
The amount awarded per project ranges from €1,000 to €50,000. Overhead costs may account for no more than 20% of the total budget. A self-financing share is not required; however, if the project includes self-financing or other external funding, this must be clearly stated.
Collaborative projects with for-profit entities or other ineligible actors are allowed, but funding may only be used to cover the eligible organisation’s own costs. Grants cannot be used to cover the costs of partners who do not meet the eligibility requirements.
Project proposals are assessed by the giving back team at Adventurous Ideas Oy and by appointed experts involved in project evaluation.
Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria, depending on the project’s nature:
Applicant Expertise and Project Feasibility
We assess the applicant’s experience and expertise. Previous accomplishments strengthen an application, but new or less established actors may also receive funding. In such cases, other evaluation criteria carry more weight. We pay particular attention to the coherence of goals, actions, and timeline, as well as the efficient use of resources.
Project Relevance and Impact
We assess how effectively the project advances animal rights or nature conservation relative to its scale. Long-term impact and the ability to reach the intended audience are important considerations.
Alignment with Adventurous Ideas’ Giving Back Strategy
We evaluate how well the project aligns with the focus areas and strategic goals of Adventurous Ideas Oy’s giving back activities. We also consider the project’s level of innovation and its potential to generate new impactful solutions.
Review the project grant channel guidelines
Complete and submit the project grant in the grant system
Complete based on requests for additional information
The application moves to processing
Incomplete application
Positive grant decision
Negative grant decision
Fill in the payment plan and sign the agreement in the grant system
Applicants will be informed of decisions by email. If awarded a grant, recipients must submit a payment plan and sign a grant agreement through the electronic grant system.
The payment plan must be submitted within two months of receiving a positive decision. The project’s nominated contact person is responsible for submitting the plan. Please note that July is the holiday period for Adventurous Ideas Oy, during which new payment plans are not processed. Payments based on previously approved plans may still be processed. If changes to an approved plan are needed, contact the giving back team through the system.
All projects are required to submit a final report. Projects lasting at least 18 months are also required to submit an interim report. Interim and final reports for funded projects are submitted through the electronic grant management system.
The interim report must be submitted 12 months after the start of the project and no later than one month after the reporting deadline. The interim report assesses the project’s progress in relation to the project plan, the progress made towards the project’s objectives, and how the project’s progress is reflected from the perspective of Adventurous Ideas Oy’s grantmaking focus area or areas. The interim report must also state the project costs incurred by the reporting date that have been covered by the grant awarded by Adventurous Ideas Oy. In addition, any other grants received by the project must be listed.
The final report must be submitted within three months of the end of the project. The final report must assess the implementation of the project as a whole and the achievement of the objectives set for it. The report must also assess the project’s outcomes and impact from the perspective of Adventurous Ideas Oy’s grantmaking focus area or areas. In addition, the final report must itemise all project costs that have been covered by the grant awarded by Adventurous Ideas Oy. Any other grants received by the project must also be listed.
Attachments, such as statistics or other relevant materials, may be included with the report if they support the reporting.
The reporting requirements for project grants were updated in May 2026. In addition to the reporting instructions described above, the activities and results of projects are measured, where applicable, using the indicators listed below as part of the interim and final reports. The indicators help us assess the overall picture of our grantmaking activities.
Please note that reporting according to these indicators applies to all projects that were awarded a grant in May 2026 or later. For projects that received a grant before this, reporting on the indicators is voluntary.
In the interim report, the indicators are completed based on the activities carried out by the reporting date. In the final report, the indicators are completed for the entire project period. Please note, however, that not all indicators are relevant to all projects. The indicators are used where applicable, depending on the project.
Indicators:
Grant recipients must maintain accounting in compliance with the Finnish Accounting Act and Decree.
The accounting must allow the use of the Adventurous Ideas Oy grant to be easily and reliably tracked. We recommend using a separate cost centre for the project.
The accounts must clearly show:
All income and expenses related to the grant must be recorded within the project’s grant period.
If significant changes occur that affect the original plan or budget – such as a change of contact person, substantial content modifications, or timeline adjustments, the giving back team must be informed promptly through the grant system.
We encourage grant recipients to acknowledge Sijoitus- ja vaikuttavuusyhtiö Adventurous Ideas Oy in their communications when appropriate.
Project communication materials may also include the Adventurous Ideas Oy logo.
Logo use guidelines:
If you have questions about reporting, payment planning, or communications, please contact the giving back team via the grant system. For technical issues, contact technical support through the same system.
The Finnish version titled “Hankeavustuksen ehdot” constitutes the official and legally binding version of the Terms and Conditions for project grants. In the event of any discrepancies between the original Finnish and this English version, the Finnish version shall prevail.
The grant recipient signs the grant terms in a commitment as part of the payment schedule. The grant is subject to the terms in effect at the time the commitment is signed. Please review the terms when signing the commitment.
1. The project grant may only be used for the specific purpose defined in the grant decision and solely for actions outlined in the project plan.
2. Eligible costs include direct expenses related to the project. The project budget may include overhead costs up to a maximum of 20% of the awarded grant amount. Overhead costs refer to administrative expenses that cannot be directly allocated to individual project activities.
3. The grant recipient must promptly notify Adventurous Ideas Oy of any significant changes affecting the project or funding plan as presented in the application.
4. The grant recipient must report the use of the grant to Adventurous Ideas Oy as follows: A final report must be submitted no later than three (3) months after the project ends. For projects lasting at least 18 months, an interim report must also be submitted 12 months after the project start date, and no later than one (1) month after the interim reporting date. Reporting must follow the guidelines provided by Adventurous Ideas Oy.
5. The grant recipient must maintain accounting in accordance with the Finnish Accounting Act and Decree. The accounting must be organized in such a manner that the use of the grant can be reliably monitored separately. The project accounting must present the total project costs, including any self-financing contribution, the awarded grant, recorded project expenses, project-related income, and funding received from other sources.
6. The grant may only be used during the period specified in the application. All income and expenses related to the use of the grant must be recorded within the grant period. Adventurous Ideas Oy has the right to audit the recipient’s accounts as necessary to verify compliance with these terms.
7. Repayment or Suspension of the Grant
7.1 The project grant may be reclaimed or its disbursement suspended if:
7.2 A representative of the recipient organization must promptly contact Adventurous Ideas Oy if any of the circumstances listed in section 7.1 are met.
7.3 If the repayment conditions are met, Adventurous Ideas Oy has the right to reclaim all or part of the awarded grant.
8. The intellectual property rights arising from the project belong to the grant recipient unless otherwise agreed. However, Adventurous Ideas Oy has the right to use the final report and other materials submitted in connection with project reporting in its own activities, such as in impact assessments and communications.
9. The project grant may not be used to support other operators or unrelated activities.
10. The grant recipient is obliged to provide Adventurous Ideas Oy with all necessary information and clarifications to enable monitoring of the grant use throughout the project period.
11. In any communication related to the project, the recipient must mention Adventurous Ideas Oy as the grant provider and follow any instructions provided regarding the use of logos or names.
12. Finnish law shall apply to this grant and any related matters. The applicant shall electronically sign a commitment prepared by Adventurous Ideas Oy, which may be drawn up in either Finnish or English. All documents and reports related to the commitment must be submitted in the language in which the commitment is made, unless otherwise agreed. Any disputes arising from this grant commitment shall primarily be resolved through negotiations between the parties. If no resolution is reached, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Finland Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator. The seat of arbitration shall be Helsinki, and the language of the arbitration shall be the language in which the commitment was made.