Liiveri Newsletter – Ideas, news and opportunities
Topics in the August newsletter: Smart locks make the association's everyday life easier Apply to join the Liiveri youth section! Autumn application periods Development of village preparedness continues 17 new recipients of funding Beautiful villages – Villages looking like young people! LocalTapiola's LocalDonation funding application is open Come meet the people of Liiveri Corporate Service Point in Formuun Kurikka Learn about the sustainability of artificial intelligence with a free online course Digital Leap training for female entrepreneurs Regional preparedness conference in Seinäjoki You can read the newsletter here. […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Elinvoimakeskus (formerly the ELY Centre) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 16 June and 17 August 2026 are listed below. Project support Coordination and activation projects Piirin Perinneyhdistys ry – Piiri – an age-friendly well-being and tourism environment project Ilmajoki Municipality – Ilmajoki Y-Hub Development project implemented as a small project Jalasjärvi Fire Department Women’s Association – Everyday preparedness for local residents Investment implemented as a small project […]
Learn about AI sustainability with a free online course
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing working life, but at the same time it raises questions about environmental impacts. Many people are considering the sustainability of the use of artificial intelligence in their own work. A new free online course introduces the topic. The new “Sustainability and AI” online course discusses the different dimensions of the sustainability of artificial intelligence. The course consists of four video lectures and a related voluntary assignment. The lecturer of the course is Sara Pyykölä, a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki. In the course you will learn: What is sustainable artificial intelligence […]
Liiver's newsletter – Happy summer!
Newsletter topics: Liiveri involved in youth summer employment Policies and application periods for Leader funding for autumn 2026 Preparation is a collaboration between regions, organizations and the grassroots level 16 new recipients of funding Respond to SeAMK's survey to develop local services Office opening hours You can read the newsletter here.
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish the funding received when the Elinvoimakeskus (formerly the ELY Centre) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 4 May and 15 June 2026 are listed below. Project support Development project to be implemented as a small project Honkakylän kylaseura ry – Vireyttä Honkakylään Investment to be implemented as a small project Ilmajoki Ratsastajat (IR) ry – Field and competition equipment Lakeuden Ursa ry – Lakeuden Ursa: Telescope far away, stars close by – top astrophotography and […]
Guidelines and application periods for Leader funding for autumn 2026
All forms of project and business support are still available for application. The project selection emphasizes internationality, security and preparedness, as well as the inclusion of young people in development work. A maximum of €80,000 will be granted for an individual project, instead of the previous €100,000. There will be three processing sessions for Leader applications in the autumn. Project support applications must be submitted to Hyrrä three weeks and business support applications two weeks before the processing dates. Application period Project support Business support Processing in the Liiver Section 1 Not processed 1.9. […]
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 […]