What is the support about?
Microprojects – With youth is a support for you who want to do something together with youth in your area. It can be something creative, social, practical, or engaging – the important thing is that youth are involved and that it does something positive in the area.
You can apply for up to approximately 30,000 SEK to implement your idea.
Each budget is assessed based on feasibility, benefit, and need.
You can receive support for example:
- Activities where youth and adults collaborate
- Creative activities or workshops
- Events, meetings, or discussion evenings
- Development of a place, meeting point, or idea
- Something you have long wanted to do – but haven’t managed to
The important thing is that what you do:
- Includes youth as active participants
- Does something positive for your village or locality
- Is feasible within 6 months
When can one apply?
Applications are accepted continuously as long as there is money left to distribute.
Who can apply?
You who are 26 years or older can apply for support, either:
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as a private individual
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or through an association, organization, or other local actor
Keep in mind that the project should be implemented together with youth, and that youth are active participants in the idea and activity.
Municipalities and other public entities cannot apply for this support.
How do I apply?
Read through the document Terms for Microprojects – it contains everything you need to know before you apply.
Contact the leader office and briefly present your idea
Fill in the application form
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Voluntary attachments to your application
Our templates are voluntary to use, but they are designed to facilitate and provide support in the planning of your microproject. If you use any of the templates, remember to attach them to your application.
Approved microprojects
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Freeski forward
The purpose of the subproject is to enable youth's interest in freeski and snowboard in Sorsele by giving them the opportunity to participate in a national slopestyle tour.
The goal of the subproject is that during the winter of 2024/2025, the youth will participate in at least four of the Swedish Slopestyle Tours (SST) seven stops around the country.
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Cozy hangout in groups
To create inspiration, community, and joy of movement for children and youth in Västerbotten's inland through meetings and activities around a shared interest in snowboard and freeski. The project also aims to strengthen the cohesion between youth and adults with similar living conditions, and to promote positive meeting places that contribute to engagement and development.
The goal is to carry out a joint trip to Kittelfjäll and Naalovardo where at least 20 children and youth from different associations in adjacent valleys participate.
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Strong together
The purpose of the subproject is to offer high school students professional digital coaching in real-time, where training sessions are documented to ensure correct lifting technique and inspire other young people.
The goal is that all participating students, after the completion of the subproject, will be able to demonstrate a safe and correct lifting technique.
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Slalom trip for youth
The purpose of the subproject is to create an inclusive and positive experience that promotes physical activity, community, and interest in winter sports.
The goal is to give young people the opportunity to ski through a free trip with included lift passes.
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Dagsmeja music weekend in Hemavan
The subproject aims to provide young people with a platform to express themselves through culture and performing arts, while also giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and professionalize their activities.
The project will conduct an event where young artists perform, with professional sound and light production, to strengthen youth participation and create an inclusive meeting place. It will also contribute to highlighting young cultural practitioners and give them experience of working in a professional environment.
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Game & Jam Let’s Go 2025
The purpose is to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring meeting place for young people through creative and interactive activities during the Let’s Go Arvidsjaur festival.
The goal is to offer young people aged 13–25 the opportunity to participate in retro gaming, DJ training, and music creation, where they can develop new skills, meet like-minded individuals, and strengthen their sense of community and participation.
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Hidden gems in Kultsjödalen
The purpose is for young people in Kultsjödalen to express their feelings and thoughts about the place they live in through text, image, and photo.
The goal is to collectively create a printed booklet with the young people's own hidden gems.
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Punkfest Storuman
The purpose of the project is to create an alcohol-free meeting place for young people in the inland where they can play, experience, and share alternative music, as well as strengthen the community among young people with similar interests.
The goal is to conduct a punk concert in Storuman where young people aged 16–24 participate as organizers, artists, and audience.
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Music evening in Boksjön
The purpose is to create a meaningful cultural activity in Boksjön where young people have the opportunity to participate, be seen, and influence through music, while strengthening the community in the village.
The goal is to conduct an open and free music evening in Boksjön with at least 10 young participating musicians and at least 30 visitors from the village and surrounding area.
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Hedlunda Live, Pop and Rock at
Ume River
The purpose of the microproject is to create a music activity where young people have the opportunity to perform, participate, and meet through music and culture in the Lycksele area.
The goal is to conduct a music event where young musicians and young participants are involved both on stage and in the arrangement.
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Local Vital Musicality
The purpose of the project is to create an open music activity where young local musicians have the opportunity to perform and contribute to a vibrant cultural life in Lycksele.
The goal is to conduct a music arrangement where young people are involved as musicians and organizers.
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EPA Exhibition
The purpose of the project is to strengthen young people's participation and community in Dorotea through a safe activity based on their interest in EPA culture and music.
The goal is to conduct an open EPA exhibition and a live music evening during the Children's and Youth Day where young people participate in planning, implementation, and joint activities.
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Midnight Light Family
The purpose of the project is to create a free and inclusive cultural activity where children and young people are given the opportunity to participate in festival experiences and feel involved in the local community.
The goal is to:
• Conduct a free family activity in connection with the Midnight Light Festival.
• At least 5 young EPA drivers participate in the implementation of the project.
About the umbrella project
Project period
2024-10-14 – Ongoing
Project owner
Leader Lapland 2030
Project Manager
Petri Kivimäki
petri@leaderlappland.se
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About financing
Granted project support
268,000 kronor
Co-financing from Leader Lapland 2030
132,000 kronor
Total financing
400,000 kronor
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with volunteer engagement valued at approximately 108,800 SEK.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Agricultural Fund
LAG board's decision justification
The LAG board decided to prioritize the application as the umbrella project aims to increase participation and engagement in rural areas by supporting young people in realizing smaller projects.