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Regional Funds
Seventeen Regional Funds operate within the Finnish Cultural Grants are awarded by an administrative committee widely
Foundation. They support culture in their own region by representing the region. A part-time officer, assisted by a
providing grants and awards annually. Priority is given to secretary, is responsible for the practical administration. The
scientific or artistic work that has originated in the region Central Fund supports the Regional Funds by managing their
or is directed towards it, and to cultural and developmental assets and providing them with further administrative services,
projects of special regional significance. such as IT, communications and legal consultation.
Regional Funds and Officers
Central Finland Pirkanmaa
Mr Antti Niskanen MA Ms Silja Minkkinen-Poikolainen Managing Director
Central Ostrobothnia Päijät-Häme
Mr Mika Virkkala MA Mr Arto Ristola B.Soc.Sc
Häme Satakunta
Ms Taija Tuominen Teacher and writer Mr Risto Kupari Manager of Cultural Services
Kainuu South Karelia
Mr Mikko Nortela CEO Ms Päivikki Eskelinen-Rönkä PhD
Kymenlaakso South Savo
Ms Päivikki Eskelinen-Rönkä PhD Ms Päivikki Eskelinen-Rönkä PhD
Lapland South Ostrobothnia
Ms Susanna Jänkälä Director of Development Mr Mika Virkkala MA
North Karelia Uusimaa
Mr Asko Saarelainen Principal Ms Leena Tammivuori LL.M.
North Ostrobothnia Varsinais-Suomi
Mr Jari Sivonen Professor Mr Timo Vuorisalo Adjunct Professor
North Savo
Mr Antti Niskanen MA
