UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

Cultural Day Trip to New York City

Join us on March 10, 2026, for **Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck** at the MET. Day trip includes bus transportation, museum admission, and a guided tour. Spaces are filling up fast, so secure your spot soon at https://forms.gle/HLypTLbvaP7eohp7A

GRANTS

Finn Spark 2026 Grant Applications – Now Open

Finn Spark supports cultural, educational, and community-building initiatives benefiting children, seniors, and Finnish-American communities in the U.S. and Finland. Over the years, we have awarded more than $31,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations advancing these shared values.

Grant applications for 2026 are now open. Funding is made possible through proceeds from our annual Finnish Christmas Bazaar.

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Selected grants will be reviewed in February, with funding decisions announced in March. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here.