FINANCIAL SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
On this page, you’ll find information about the financial support options offered by Tikkurilan Palloseura and other organisations to help cover hobby-related expenses. Support is always granted to an individual player, not an entire family, so each child or youth must apply separately. You may apply for support from several organisations at the same time, as they do not exclude one another.
If your family’s financial situation makes it difficult to cover hobby costs, we encourage you to apply for support as early as possible.
TIKKURILAN PALLOSEURA SUPPORT FUND
The purpose of the club’s Support Fund is to assist players from low-income families in starting or continuing their football hobby and participation in competitions. The aim is to ensure that players can begin or continue football even if their family is struggling with the costs. Support can be applied for throughout the year, and each application is reviewed individually.
The player, the player’s parent, or a team official (for example, team manager or head coach) may apply for support. Priority is given to first-time applicants.
Low-Income Support for Season 2025
Any child or young person under 18 who participates in Tikkurilan Palloseura ry activities may apply for financial support. The club grants support to children and youth from low-income families to help cover season fees, team monthly fees, and playing equipment. We kindly request a short description of the player from the coach or team manager to include with the application. The purpose of the Support Fund is to reduce inequality among children and youth within TiPS activities due to financial circumstances. Support amounts vary between 200–300 euros per season per player.
The application must include:
• The player’s name, age, and guardian’s contact details
• The team in which the player participates
• The player’s activity history at Tikkurilan Palloseura ry
• A free-form explanation of the need for financial support
In your free-form justification, we encourage you to also describe:
• The player’s attitude and lifestyle
• Training activity and behaviour
• Information on the hobby’s seasonal costs and the amount of support requested / description of how the support would be used
The TiPS board decides on the approval of the support, the amount granted, and the timing of the decision. The club reserves the right to change its support policies.
Please also note that if a player is granted support, they must commit to playing the entire 2025–2026 season (1.11.2025–31.10.2026) with Tikkurilan Palloseura ry.
Other Organisations Providing Financial Support for Hobbies
Families may apply for support for children’s hobby expenses from the organisations listed below (information checked on 22 August 2024). Support should be applied for as early as possible.
If you know of any additional organisations that provide support or scholarships, please let us know at: [email protected]. Let’s work together to make hobbies possible for everyone!
SOS-Lapsikylä – “Unelmista totta” Hobby Support
Through this support, SOS-Lapsikylä helps children and youth in difficult circumstances find a meaningful hobby. Tikkurilan Palloseura is proud to help make these hobby dreams come true. Together, we support families so that no child needs to give up their hobby.
SOS-Lapsikylä offers support for families in challenging life situations to help cover children’s hobby expenses. The support is directed especially to children and young people (ages 7–17) who could not start or continue a hobby otherwise. The support reduces inequality and prevents exclusion among children and youth from the most vulnerable families.
Support can be granted for fees related to supervised and regular hobbies. Priority is given to applications submitted via school social workers or family social workers, but support may also be granted based on applications submitted independently by families.
Apply for support here and write Tikkurilan Palloseura in the “Free text search” field: https://www.unelmista.fi/seeker-home
More information: [email protected]
HOPE RY
HOPE ry supports low-income families and families facing sudden crises (with children aged 0–17), as well as children in foster care. Common situations include parents who are students, single parents, or families with significant debt. The support must enable the continuation of a hobby. Applications may be submitted in free form.
Application: “Kaipaan apua”
PELASTAKAA LAPSET RY
The “Eväitä elämälle” hobby grant is intended for children under 18 whose ability to start or continue a hobby is at risk due to the family’s financial situation.
Read more and submit an application here.
INCOME SUPPORT (toimeentulotuki)
Children’s hobby expenses are part of the municipality’s supplementary income support. Families who receive basic income support from Kela may apply.
Vantaa: Families receiving Kela’s basic income support may receive discretionary financial assistance for hobby expenses and camps for their children, covering one reasonably priced hobby. Applications can be submitted via the MAISA system.
TUKIKUMMIT
The Tukikummit Foundation collects funds through the Church’s Diakonia Fund to support young people who are at risk of dropping out of hobbies and peer groups. Most grants go toward supporting hobbies. Decisions are made by the local parish’s diaconal worker based on the family’s income and expenses. Neither Finnish citizenship nor membership in a religious community is required.
More information and parish contact details: TUKIKUMMIT
MINELA FOUNDATION
The foundation grants financial support for young people’s sports and cultural hobbies, as well as activities that promote creativity, participation, and learning. Clubs, associations, and sports teams may apply, and the foundation may also support individual young people in difficult financial circumstances.
TUKILINJA
Tukilinja’s grants are intended for individuals with long-term physical or psychological disabilities that affect daily functioning. Tukilinja provides support for hobby equipment.
Scholarships:
KOJAMO
Kojamo awards Lumo Scholarships to committed athletes aged 12–20 who have trained for several years and may already have competition results. Priority is given to applicants with long-term experience in their sport.
VALIO AKATEMIA
Valio Akatemia awards scholarships once a year to support physical activity and sports for individuals under 18, as well as teams, clubs, and schools. The scholarship must enable participation in the hobby for which it is granted.
MARLI SPORTTISTIPENDI
All children and youth under 18 who are enthusiastic about sports may apply for the Marli Sports Scholarship – both competitive athletes and more casual hobbyists.
URHEILUOPISTOSÄÄTIÖ
The foundation mainly grants scholarships to organisations and individual athletes, but football players may also apply for support for competitive football activities.
If you know of any additional organisations that offer financial support or scholarships for children and youth, please inform us at [email protected]. Thank you for your help!
P.S. If needed, you can download invoices related to hobby expenses from myClub: Invoices – View Invoice