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 […]
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 15 December 2025 and 15 February 2026 are listed below. Project grants Cooperation projects for the development of rural services and the operating environment Jalasjärvi 4H Association – Youth Entrepreneurship Path Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koskuen Village Association – Improving the air conditioning system at the Koskuen village hall Smart villages cooperation projects ILMAJOKI MUNICIPALITY – Ilmajoki city centre […]
Want to understand artificial intelligence? – Learn the basics with a free online course
Are you wondering what impact artificial intelligence will have on your work or life? Do you want to know what artificial intelligence actually is? Are you wondering how artificial intelligence will affect us in the future? A free online course has been compiled for the open DigiCampus learning platform, which will help you understand what artificial intelligence is and how it can change your work. The course has been compiled as part of a project aimed at entrepreneurs, but it is open to everyone and covers the basics of artificial intelligence in general. […]
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We will publish the funding received when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 20 October and 14 December 2025 are listed below. Project grants Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koivulakson Vesi Oy – Purchase and installation of an automatic backup power generator Koskuen Nuorisoseura ry. – Relocation of the summer theatre auditorium Cooperation projects between young farmers and business Finvibes Consulting Oy – Cooperation in a business group project Business grants Full-time […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish the funding received when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 20 October and 14 December 2025 are listed below. Project grants Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koivulakson Vesi Oy – Purchase and installation of an automatic backup power generator Koskuen Nuorisoseura ry. – Relocation of the summer theatre auditorium Cooperation projects between young farmers and business Finvibes Consulting Oy – Cooperation in a business group project Business grants Full-time […]
When the village store disappears and is reborn – the self-service model offers a new opportunity
The decline of village shops has affected many rural communities, but new self-service solutions and community-based projects bring hope for maintaining vitality. Risto Kortetjärvi (Fiksukyläkaupat Oy) is a full-time village shopkeeper who owns several village shops operating on a self-service model. Kortetjärvi says that his career has gone from being an automation engineer to being a full-time village shopkeeper. – We moved to the country, and there was no shop there. We decided to start it ourselves, and since we couldn’t […]
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We will publish the funding received when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre from 14 August to 20 October 2025 are listed below. Project grants Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Ilmajoki Workers' Association - Development/painting of the workers' house Peräseinäjoki Hunting Association - Renovation of the roof of the PSJMS yacht lodge Lakeuden Koiraurheilukeskus Oy - Expansion of the dog sports centre Public benefit climate investment Jalasjärven Itäinen Hunting Association - Lahtivaja refrigeration equipment […]
Money from the Liiverin Fund for community security and preparedness investments – application open
Leader Liiveri offers associations, foundations and other communities the opportunity to implement investments that improve safety and preparedness. The support is intended for investments that facilitate everyday life and increase the community's ability to act in emergency situations. Funding is available for a wide range of projects. For example, purchasing a defibrillator, installing security cameras, improving lighting or building a disabled ramp can be financed. Also, backup power solutions, such as generators and energy-saving […]
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We will publish the projects that have received funding when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 7 June and 13 August 2025 are listed below. Project support Investments in the development of the rural operating environment JALASJÄRVEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB – Acquisition of a driving simulator Asemanseudu keitamisehtiyhdistys ry – The power of Vitting and the security of the multi-purpose hall Development project to be implemented as a small project Etelä-Ohjanmaan Nuorisoseura ry – Youth companionship for a documentary Investment to be implemented as a small project Nopankylä village club […]