Applications accepted continuously
KIOS holds an open invitation for applicants. Funding is granted upon applications, which are accepted throughout the year. There is no deadline for application submissions.
Only one application per organisation will be considered at any one time.
The first KIOS grant can be for a one year (or shorter) project.
We accept only complete applications, and kindly ask you not to send any concept papers.
Due to the large number of applications we can’t comment the possibility of having a favourable outcome on your application.
Application Form and compulsory attachments
KIOS accepts only applications submitted on KIOS Application Form. The Application Form can be downloaded from here. The form can also be obtained from the KIOS office via email at kios@kios.fi.
Application must be signed by a competent authority of the applicant organisation.
Compulsory attachments to the application are:
- Project Budget
- Two Written References for the project
- Applicant Organisation’s Annual Budget
- Applicant Organisation’s Statutes or By-laws
- Applicant Organisation’s Registration Certificate
- Applicant Organisation’s Annual Report
- Applicant Organisation’s Latest Audit Reports (from the two previous years)
- For the two written references use KIOS reference form.
Submitting your application
Submit your application with attachments by mail to:
KIOS
Haapaniemenkatu 7-9B
00530 Helsinki, Finland
Please note that the registered mail should be addressed to KIOS (not to a staff member).
To speed up the process, you can also submit your application by email to kios@kios.fi, but make sure you also send signed hard copies of your application and attachments by mail to the address above.
Processing your application
Once your application has arrived to KIOS, it will be registered and you will be notified of registration. Each application will go through a review, which includes assessment of the project and the applicant organisation. Due to the large number of applications we can’t comment the possibility of having a favourable outcome on your application. An 11-member Executive Board representing KIOS founder organisations will make the decision on the funding. KIOS staff will contact you and inform about the decision after the Board meeting. Processing an application takes usually 2 to 6 months.
We assess the applications in the order they arrive, which means that the current amount of received applications determines the time for evaluation. Due to the large amount of project proposals KIOS receives and the limited amount of funds available, only a very small percentage of applicants is granted financial support. In recent years KIOS has received about 300-400 applications per year out of which about 30-40 have been funded each year.
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Checklist for Applying
1. Familiarize yourself with the KIOS Application Guide.
2. Download KIOS Application Form or ask for the Application Form by sending us an email at kios@kios.fi.
3. Carefully read through the Application Form Guidelines (attached to the Application Form).
4. Fill in the Application Form.
5. Check that you have attached the required documents to your application: Project Budget, Two Written References, Annual Budget, Statutes or By-laws, Registration Certificate, Annual Report, Latest Audit Reports (from the two previous years). You may also attach other relevant additional documents
6. For the two written references use KIOS reference form.
7. Send the application form and the required documents to KIOS by email and by post.
Questions? Contact us at kios@kios.fi. |
