See the list of those who received funding
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 […]
Lakeuden Elämysliikunta's equipment storage offers opportunities to try new sports.
New equipment with Liiveri funding The equipment warehouse of Lakeuden Elämysliikunta ry, located on the shores of Lake Kyrkösjärvi, offers a wide variety of play, sports and hiking equipment for everyone to use. Liiveri has given the association support for the renovation of the equipment warehouse. With the help of the funding, one side of the warehouse was made warmer and the versatility of the equipment was increased. Katrin Tiittanen, secretary of the association’s board, says that new equipment purchases include skis, snowshoes and kick sleds. Also walking poles, […]
Meadows offer many benefits
Establishing a meadow in your yard is an eco-friendly act that provides relief not only to nature but also to people. If you don't want to change the entire grassland area, you can establish a meadow in a less used place. Even a small area dedicated to meadow plants helps support biodiversity. At the same time, you save time and money, for example, as you don't have to mow and water the entire grassland area. Five reasons to establish a meadow: 1. […]
Control of invasive species in the village
Invasive species initiatives, such as controlling the thorny rose or giant balsam, are a concrete way to influence local nature. They improve the biodiversity of the area and can attract villagers of all ages. Cooperation increases cohesion and makes the village tidier. What are invasive species and why should they be controlled? An invasive species refers to an organism that has moved to a new area as a result of intentional or unintentional human activity. Usually […]
Sharp insights on selected topics
The South Ostrobothnia ELY Centre and Leader groups have jointly organized quick Teams coffees on selected topics during the winter of 2024–2025. If you missed the coffees or want to return to the issues discussed at them, you can view the video recordings made of the events. Links to the recordings have been collected in the material bank at maasutu.fi/ep. The coffees have covered: Project communication Climate and environmental projects Payments Results and impacts Business group projects Small projects Smart villages projects Cultural projects The events were so […]
Let's organize an event together during Sustainable Development Week in September
The aim of the Sustainable Development Week is to create a week of events together with associations, municipalities, companies and other stakeholders, highlighting all the good examples of sustainable development work done in rural areas. The activities organized during the week can be ecological, social or economic sustainability, and the activities can be implemented, for example, as workshops, lectures, theme days or open house events. The events of the Sustainable Development Week can be organized by different […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish the funding recipients when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 6.5. and 6.6. 2025 are listed below. Project grants Investments in the development of the rural operating environment JALASJÄRVEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB – Murtoharju access control Investment to be implemented as a small project Pojanluoma-seura ry – Seuralan village radio and kitchen ventilation Business grants Starting a part-time business €5,000 Varuna-Hoiva Oy – Varuna-Hoiva Oy […]
Anna-Sofia joins Liiver's team for the summer
My name is Anna-Sofia Laurila. I come from Lapua and I am in my fourth year of studying environmental sciences at the University of Helsinki. My studies have focused mainly on agriculture and forestry. In my free time, I enjoy trotting and being outdoors. I don’t feel comfortable in the city at all, and it’s a lottery win that I have been able to study mainly remotely from Lapua. Protecting nature and animal welfare have always been close to my heart, and for me […]
Young – apply to be an Eco-agent in Liiver!
Are environmental issues important to you? Apply to become an eco-agent in Liiveri and join us in raising environmental awareness among young people! The Liiveri Development Association is looking for 1–2 energetic and active young people aged 18–25 from the Liiveri area (Seinäjoki, Ilmajoki, Jalasjärvi) to help organize environmental-themed workshops in the Eco-Acts Together project. The eco-agent’s task is to help plan and implement environmentally-themed workshops for young people. Planning takes place during June and the workshops are implemented in August. The task […]
Eco-August – Youth Leader theme call open until the end of August!
Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment and inspire others to do eco-friendly things? The Eco-August funding call offers young people the opportunity to implement climate and environmental projects that leave a positive mark on the environment. Funding can be applied for to organize many different activities and events. These can include tree planting and litter collection events, vegetarian and plastic-free challenges, or projects that support biodiversity, such as campaigns to eradicate invasive species or the “turn your yard wild” challenge. […]