Deadline: 09-Feb-2026
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture offers network funding of up to EUR 100,000 to strengthen artistic and cultural collaboration across Nordic and Baltic countries. Funding supports professional artists and cultural practitioners working in networks of three or more to exchange ideas, share expertise, and develop collaborative initiatives in art, culture, and creative programming over periods of up to three years.
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture aims to enhance cooperation among professional artists and cultural practitioners across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Its Network funding supports groups in fostering cross-border knowledge exchange, creative collaboration, and cultural project development.
Objectives of Network Funding
Network funding is designed to:
• Facilitate meetings and workshops between professional artists and cultural practitioners
• Promote exchange of ideas and expertise across countries
• Support collaborative networks working towards a shared artistic or cultural purpose
• Enable joint planning and cooperation for long-term cultural projects
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible Participants
• Professional artists and cultural practitioners, including:
– Curators
– Producers
– Literary translators
– Cultural editors
– Researchers
• Applicants must work in all forms of art and culture
• Applicants must have documented professional experience or relevant training
Network Requirements
• Minimum of three collaborating partners
• Collaboration must be confirmed before application submission
• Groups, organizations, or institutions must be based in Nordic or Baltic countries
Eligible Regions
Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Åland
Baltic Countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Citizenship is not required, but residency or operational base in the region is mandatory.
Funding Details
• Maximum grant: EUR 100,000
• Duration: Up to three years
• Funding supports collaborative initiatives including:
– Joint meetings, conferences, and workshops
– Staff exchanges and joint training sessions
– Sharing resources and expertise
– Programming cooperation for tours and opinion-driven initiatives
How to Apply
Step 1: Form a Network
• Establish a collaboration with at least three professional artists or cultural practitioners
• Confirm participation and roles of all network partners
Step 2: Plan Your Project
• Define clear objectives, activities, and outcomes
• Include plans for meetings, knowledge exchange, and collaborative outputs
• Ensure activities are aligned with Nordic-Baltic cultural collaboration goals
Step 3: Prepare Documentation
• Provide evidence of professional status (experience, training, or portfolio)
• Include project plan, timeline, budget, and description of network collaboration
Step 4: Submit Application
• Submit via the official Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme portal
• Ensure all partners and required documents are included
Examples of Funded Activities
• Organizing a series of joint meetings or conferences
• Hosting workshops and training sessions for network partners
• Facilitating staff exchanges between cultural institutions
• Sharing resources and expertise for creative or opinion-driven projects
• Developing cooperative programming or tour structures
Why This Funding Matters
• Encourages cross-border collaboration in arts and culture
• Strengthens professional networks and cultural exchange
• Promotes long-term sustainable partnerships
• Supports innovation and shared learning across Nordic and Baltic regions
Tips for a Strong Application
• Ensure network partners are confirmed and committed
• Clearly outline roles, responsibilities, and collaboration methods
• Provide detailed plans for knowledge sharing and joint outputs
• Demonstrate alignment with regional cultural cooperation goals
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can apply for network funding?
Professional artists and cultural practitioners from the Nordic or Baltic regions with confirmed collaborations.
How many partners are required?
A minimum of three network partners is required.
What is the maximum grant and project duration?
Up to EUR 100,000 over a period of up to three years.
Can non-residents apply?
Applicants do not need citizenship, but groups or institutions must be based in the Nordic or Baltic countries.
What types of projects are supported?
Projects facilitating joint meetings, workshops, staff exchanges, knowledge sharing, and cooperative programming.
Are individual artistic productions funded?
No, funding focuses on network collaboration and not the production of individual works.
Conclusion
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture empowers professional artists and cultural practitioners to create strong, collaborative networks across Nordic and Baltic countries. By supporting knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and cross-border partnerships, the programme strengthens the regional arts ecosystem and fosters sustainable cultural cooperation.
For more information, visit Nordic Culture Point.
