The number of applicants decreased in the August application round
The August application round ended on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 24:00 Finnish time. The number of applicants decreased by nine percent compared to last year. 3,059 grant applications were submitted this year and 3,346 last year. Examined by sector, most grants were applied for visual arts (617), fiction (439) and music (346). Grants are…