Liikuntaurajamas

Liikuntaurajamas is a tax-free benefit provided by the government of Finland to support active municipal sports facilities, and also to support various kinds of cultural and youth activities organized at these facilities. It was introduced in 1949 and has been subject to revisions and adjustments since then.

The benefits are paid to local and sports unions of municipal level and are meant to be used to improve and maintain sports facilities such as sports fields and buildings. The purpose of liikuntaurajamas is to ensure that active municipalities and sports unions have the financial resources necessary to carry out projects that promote the use of sports facilities.

To be eligible, a municipality or sports union must have an active operating license for the sports facility in question. The operating license must be for a municipal sports facility that is relevant to the type of benefit being applied for. Many organizations are eligible to receive this funding and there are different application procedures depending on the type of benefit.

Liikuntaurajamas varies from year to year and is based on a proposal focusing different need areas from municipalities. Liikuntaurajamas can also be used to promote recreational and cultural activities at sports facilities, which can include arts and cultural events. The allocation of liikuntaurajamas is decided by the local government of each area.

Liikuntaurajamas funds have significant role in funding sports and cultural activities at the grassroots level in Finland, making it possible for many different kinds of competitions, performances and events to take place at various sports facilities.