The OKKA Foundation's grants for actors in the fields of education, upbringing and research were available for application from March 1 to March 31, 2025. This spring, the foundation received 380 grant applications.
The 2025 grants were awarded from the foundation's investment income and the following named funds:
- OKKA–Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Training Fund
- OKKA–Elsa Borenius and Elisabeth Alander Scholarship Fund
- OKKA–SMOL Scholarship Fund
- OKKA–AKOL Scholarship Fund
- OKKA–LEO Scholarship Fund
In addition, the following scholarships were awarded:
- OKKA–Index Asset Management Scholarship (1000 euros)
- OKKA–Turva scholarship (1000 euros)
Grant recipients 2025
The OKKA Foundation Board of Directors has decided at its regular spring meeting on May 20, 2025, to award grants to 60 projects. The total grant amount to be distributed is 76,200 euros.
Grants awarded from the income from the foundation's investment activities: Aitio Outi, Haapamäki Jussi, Hautaniemi Tanja, Juntunen Eija, Juntunen Saija, Koskenranta Riikka, Laesharju Anna-Kaisa, Merikanto-Tolonen Sanna, Michelsson Ida, Mukka Minna, Nieminen Anu, Purokivi Tiina, Rautasuo Elina, Salmela Kaisa, Sihvonen Pilvi & working group and Toivanen Ilona.
Grants awarded from the OKKA–Early Childhood Education Teachers' Training Fund: Anttila Jenna, Cedergran Eeva, Heinikangas Tiia, Hirvonen Sanna, Ilkko Aino, Kaivola Hanne-Mari, Kirsilä Margit, Koivuniemi Maria, Kuoppala Tia, Losoi Anne, Nokelainen Tiina, Pitkämäki Karoliina, Päivinen Kaisa-Leena, Ronkonen Niina, Ruoko Liisa, Räsänen Eija, Salminen Minna, Salovuori Minna, Simola Lotta, Toivonen Jenni, Vakkila Liisi and Varonen Antonina.
Grants awarded from the OKKA–Elsa Borenius and Elisabeth Alander Scholarship Fund: Chydenius Heidi & working group, Kangas Jonna & working group and Liedes Heli-Hannele.
Grants awarded from the OKKA–SMOL fund: Grans Jonne & working group, Hentunen Aurora, Kervinen Henna, Leivo Krista, Myyrä Anna, Niemi Iita, Pohjoisaho Seppo, Silvennoinen Anne and Vartiainen Jenni Kaarina
Scholarships awarded from the OKKA–AKOL scholarship fund: Emma Laihanen, Tarja Lilja, Simo Peteri, Kerttuli Punkari, Elena Puumalainen, Saara Sillanpää and Anniina Turunen.
A grant from the OKKA–LEO scholarship fund was awarded to Tiina Seppälä & the working group.
The OKKA–Index Asset Management scholarship (1000 €) was awarded to Johanna Koskinen.
The OKKA–Turva scholarship (€1,000) was awarded to Salla Huotari.
All applicants have been informed of the grant decisions through the electronic grant system. The next OKKA Foundation grants will be available for application in March 2026.
Nominations for the OKKA–Svenska kulturfonden Recognition Award can be submitted until June 9, 2025