The Chamber of Commerce has several funds, the growth and use of profits from which are overseen by the fund committees of the chamber departments in accordance with the rules. In addition to the grants listed below, the funds have in recent years strongly supported fundraising campaigns for universities.
The funds of the Department of Vaasa Region support science and research. They finance, among other things, important projects for companies and the initiation of projects. The funds do not provide support for students or doctoral candidates.
From the discretionary funds of the Departments of Jakobstad and Central Ostrobothnia Region, scholarships, study grants, project grants, or similar targets can be distributed to support education or activities aimed at promoting the business community in the Jakobstad region or Central Ostrobothnia. The application period is in spring.