Deadline: 09-Feb-2026
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture provides up to EUR 20,000 in network funding to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange among professional artists and cultural practitioners across the Nordic and Baltic countries. The programme supports joint meetings, workshops, training, and collaborative networks, emphasizing cross-border partnerships and long-term cultural cooperation.
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture is designed to facilitate artistic and cultural collaboration across Denmark, Estonia, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and Åland. The programme provides funding for networks, mobility initiatives, and artist residencies, with network funding specifically aimed at fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and professional connections.
The funding supports both short-term and long-term networks, allowing artists and cultural practitioners to build sustainable partnerships and collaborative platforms across the region.
What Is Network Funding?
Network funding under this programme enables professional artists and cultural practitioners to:
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and joint discussions
• Exchange knowledge, ideas, and best practices
• Collaborate on programming, resources, and platforms
• Build partnerships that may evolve into larger international projects
Funding is not intended for producing artistic or cultural works, individual events, tours, or projects that have already been completed.
Key Funding Details
• Maximum funding per project: EUR 20,000
• Covers up to 70% of the total project budget
• Supports both short-term and long-term networks
• Funded activities must begin at least eight weeks after the application deadline
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible Partners
Network projects must include:
• At least three partners from the Nordic and/or Baltic countries
• Additional partners from outside the region may participate, but the core partnership must meet the minimum requirement
Eligible Applicants
Applicants can be:
• Professional artists across all art forms
• Cultural practitioners such as curators, producers, literary translators, cultural editors, and researchers
• Individuals or organisations based in the Nordic or Baltic countries
All professional applicants must provide documentation of experience, training, or professional practice in their field.
What Activities Can Be Funded?
Network funding can support activities that:
• Organize a series of joint meetings or conferences
• Conduct workshops or staff exchanges
• Facilitate joint training and skill development
• Share resources and expertise for collaborative initiatives
• Establish collaborative platforms for future projects
Activities must focus on knowledge exchange and networking, not on producing finished artistic outputs or events.
Why This Programme Matters
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture:
• Encourages cross-border collaboration in the arts and culture sector
• Strengthens professional networks and partnerships across the Nordic and Baltic regions
• Promotes exchange of ideas, skills, and best practices among cultural practitioners
• Supports sustainable and long-term cultural cooperation
• Lays the groundwork for future joint projects and international initiatives
How to Apply
Step 1: Form a Network
Ensure your project includes at least three partners from Nordic or Baltic countries and identifies potential additional partners if needed.
Step 2: Define Activities
Develop a project plan focused on:
• Knowledge exchange
• Collaborative workshops or training
• Meetings, conferences, and resource-sharing initiatives
Step 3: Prepare Documentation
Include:
• Applicant CVs or organisational profiles
• Partner agreements and collaboration plan
• Detailed budget demonstrating the 70% funding limit
• Timeline showing activities starting at least eight weeks after application submission
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Applications must clearly demonstrate the cross-border nature, collaborative structure, and knowledge exchange objectives of the project.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Including fewer than three Nordic/Baltic partners
• Using funding for artistic production, tours, or completed activities
• Submitting an unclear collaboration plan or budget
• Planning activities to start before the eight-week minimum period
• Omitting documentation of professional experience or training
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can non-Nordic/Baltic partners participate?
Yes. Additional partners from outside the region may join, but the network must include at least three partners from Nordic or Baltic countries.
Can funding cover artistic production or performances?
No. Funding is only for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange activities, not for artistic outputs or events.
Are both individuals and organisations eligible?
Yes. Both professional individuals and cultural organisations based in the Nordic or Baltic countries can apply.
What is the maximum percentage of project costs covered?
Up to 70% of the total project budget.
When must funded activities start?
All funded activities must start at least eight weeks after the application deadline.
Can a single country submit a project alone?
No. A project must include partners from at least three Nordic or Baltic countries.
Can previously completed activities be funded?
No. Only new and planned networking activities are eligible.
Conclusion
The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture provides strategic support for building cross-border networks, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration among cultural professionals. By funding network-driven initiatives, the programme strengthens regional partnerships, encourages professional exchange, and lays the foundation for larger international artistic and cultural projects.
For more information, visit Nordic Culture Point.