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Helsingin Sanomat Foundation 20th Anniversary Grant Call

Funds Finnish journalism, media literacy, and AI literacy projects addressing the public information landscape.

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Helsingin Sanomain Säätiö (the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation) marked its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a special directed grant call seeking proposals to strengthen journalism amid technological, economic, cultural, and geopolitical disruption. The call was announced on 1 October 2025, with a submission deadline of 14 November 2025. The foundation distributed a maximum of EUR 1 million across all a

Projects strengthening journalism quality and sustainability amid technological, economic, cultural, and geopolitical change, including AI opportunities, media literacy, and journalist profitability.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.7 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€1M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.hssaatio.fi