Liiveri newsletter – Spring news
Topics in the May newsletter: New chairwoman Mari Mäki-Karvia: “I liked the positive atmosphere in Leader activities right from the start” Your spirit and my spirit = a spirit of togetherness, Mari's blog post Leader funding application in May and autumn Leader funding in danger of ending – the effects would be felt directly in our area Free online course for entrepreneurs 29 new Youth Leader support received for ten projects Upcoming events You can read the newsletter here.
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Centre for Vitality (formerly the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 24 March and 3 May 2026 are listed below. Project grants Development project to be implemented as a small project Jalasjärvi 4H Association – Bringing 4H history to life Ostrobothnia Sports and Sports PLU ry – Increasing the participation and competence of Ostrobothnian youth Finnish Migration Museum Support ry – Power to communication Rural services and operating environment […]
New chairwoman Mari Mäki-Karvia: “I liked the positive atmosphere in Leader activities right from the start”
Mari Mäki-Karvia from the village of Hirvijärvi in Jalasjärvi has started as the chairwoman of the Liiver board. Mäki-Karvia has seen Leader activities from many different perspectives: through work, association activities and board work. Mäki-Karvia has now started her fourth year on the Liiver board and for the last two years she has served as vice chairwoman. – We have worked closely with the previous chairwoman, Päivi Alaniska, and I have been involved in meetings either alongside her or […]
A camera drone, barber and hairdresser supplies, a multifunction printer... See what Youth Leader support was awarded for in April!
Camera drone, barber-hairdresser supplies, multifunction printer… See what Youth Leader support was awarded for in April! We publish the recipients of Youth Leader support five times a year. This list includes those who received decisions in April 2026: Young entrepreneurship Tuukka Kytömäki – Supplies for car repair services Helmi Hautamäki – Barber-hairdresser supplies Noah Brenneisen – Pressure washer and window washer Urho Honkala / Tire maintenance and Mobile – Battery-powered tools and batteries Aki Parviainen […]
Free online course for entrepreneurs
Do you want to learn new things about values, inclusiveness or sustainability in business? Our new free online course has been published! The GENGREEN Value-Based Business Management course on DigiCampus focuses on developing business in a direction that enables social diversity and is environmentally sustainable. The course covers: values and their identification in business dimensions of success in business socially sustainable business putting new knowledge into practice The course is in English. Log in to DigiCampus (an open online learning platform), search for the course with the keyword “GENGREEN” and start studying at your own pace! Direct […]
Application open: Free yard plan for the village hall
Liiveri will implement a free yard plan for up to three village houses. Now is the opportunity to get a ready-made plan on how to modify the yard of a village house to make it cozy and suitable for the environment, to look exactly like your village. The plans will be implemented by ProAgria's landscape designer Marika Riihimäki. The villages will have access to an idea-level, professionally made, clear yard plan, which can be implemented piece by piece in projects and future investments. The yard plan can be implemented in addition to village houses, also […]
Leader funding in danger of ending – the effects would be felt directly in our region
The European Commission is currently reforming the Leader funding for rural development, and the decisions may directly affect the operations of villages in our region, the start-up of businesses and the well-being of communities. The continuation of Leader activities is not a given – Finland will soon decide what opportunities local development will have after 2027. Small grants have big impacts In recent years, the Liiveri Development Association has enabled Ilmajoki, Jalasjärvi and Seinäjoki […]
Read the annual report to see what was achieved in 2025
Liiveri's 2025 annual report has been published. Check out the annual report (pdf). A few highlights from 2025: 94 positive project and business support decisions LocalTapiola granted 20,000 euros to Liiveri's Youth Leader activities Young Bridge Builders, Nordic Preparedness and Eco-Acts Together projects launched 89 of the community houses that received a % survey request responded to the national village house survey of Finnish Villages. The association's business operations started after a break of years.
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Vitality Centre (formerly the ELY Centre) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 16 February and 23 March 2026 are listed below. Project grants Development project to be implemented as a small project Jalasjärvi 4H Association – 4H history alive Lakeuden Ursa Association – Safe under the stars – Lakeuden Ursa’s safety and preparedness project Finnish Migration Museum Support Association – Virtaa communication Ostrobothnia Sports and Sports PLU […]
Youth Leader Diploma for Wohvelikafhila
The Liiveri government has awarded the 2026 Youth Leader diploma to Wohvelikahvila entrepreneurs Helmi Viirimäki and Fiia Iloviida. The diploma is being awarded for the first time. The diploma is awarded in recognition of courage, creativity and exemplary attitude. The initiative, positivity and creativity of the young entrepreneurs also serve as an excellent example for other young people in the area. – This is a big surprise and great news. It is really great that there is such a […]