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 […]
Leader funding application in May and autumn
There is one more Leader funding call for this spring in Liiveri. Project support applications must be submitted to Hyrrä by 19.5. and business support applications by 26.5., and they will be processed in Liiveri by 9.6. All forms of support are available. Liiverin Sinikka will help with business support and Telle with project support. Contact them before you start your application to Hyrrä. https://liiveri.net/yhteystiedot/ . In the autumn, Liiveri's board will process business support on 15.9, 24.10 and 1.12. Business support applications must be submitted to Hyrrä […]
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 […]
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 […]
Liiveri newsletter – Current events from the beginning of the year
Topics of the first newsletter of 2026: Leader activities in Finland for 30 years – follow and participate in the events of the anniversary year! Liiver's funding guidelines for 2026 – maximum support calculated Responsible green plants from Alavalli Do you want to understand artificial intelligence? – Learn the basics with a free online course Those who have received funding to work in Tomina! Get yourself a summer job Develop your operations with the free Ekosparraamo! Publishing the village's resources Come and get to know the projects in Jalasjärvi Liiver's annual meeting Newsletter […]