Service group: Democracy & Inclusion
Persons
City of Vantaa's trustees and city officials. The list can be filtered by, for example, major region, trusts or party.
Grants for local civic activities
Grants for local civic activities may be awarded to activities organised by residents, associations and organisations that promote a sense of community and participation at a local or regional level in Vantaa.
Welfare and health promotion grants
In Vantaa, operating grants for the promotion of wellbeing and health are awarded to associations and organisations whose activities promote the wellbeing and health of Vantaa residents.
Apply for a grant or stipend
The city's grants are meant to support such events and activities that make Vantaa a better place to live in. Applications for organizations' operating grants and for stipends for artists shall be submitted at specific times, whereas applications for project assistance can be submitted throughout
Engage and impact in simplified language
This page has information about how you can impact your city. You can also find information about who represents you in Vantaa and what kind of activities you can take part in in Vantaa.
Roma People’s Working Group
The Roma population of Vantaa amounts to approximately 2,000 persons. The local Roma People’s Working Group in Vantaa links the minority to municipal operations. The Working Group seeks to promote opportunities for local Roma people to participate in decision-making processes improving their living
Who represents you?
The City of Vantaa has people who represent local residents in different situations. Read below who your representative is.
Resident participation in Vantaa
Did you know that residents have the right to participate in and influence the activities of the municipality under the Local Government Act and the Vantaa Administrative Regulation?
Vantaa light rail: Residents wish for a lively and characteristic light rail city
New “Residents’ Wishes for Light Rail City” report published to support planning of Vantaa light rail. According to the report, the residents wish for a lively and characteristic light rail city.
The Child Friendly City Initiative
The City of Vantaa is now a Child Friendly City. Finnish Committee for UNICEF granted the City of Vantaa the Child Friendly Cities recognition in January 2024.