Deadline: 9-Mar-25
The Norwegian Embassy in Ankara has announced a call for small scale cultural grant proposals.
The target groups for the grant scheme are Turkish and Azerbaijani arts and culture institutions, organizations and creative industries who will implement their activity in cooperation with a Norwegian counterpart.
The objective of the grant scheme is to increase the knowledge of Norwegian arts and culture, and expanding the network between Norwegian and Turkish/Azerbaijani artists and cultural professionals.
Cross Cutting Issues
- The following four cross-cutting issues must be taken properly into account in all projects:
- Human rights, with a particular focus on participation, accountability, and non-discrimination
- Women’s rights and gender equality
- Climate change and the environment
- Anti-corruption
Funding Information
- The overall budget in 2025 is 100 000 NOK.
Grant Recipients
- Potential grant recipients under this scheme are:
- Arts and culture institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan
- Experts in the field of culture, and members of the professional media in Türkiye and Azerbaijan
- Festival and exhibition organizers working in the fields of arts and culture in Türkiye and Azerbaijan
Eligible Projects
- Grants may be awarded for the following types of projects:
- Activities to showcase Norwegian arts and culture in Türkiye or Azerbaijan
- Activities that strengthen cooperation between Norwegian cultural actors and cultural actors in Türkiye or Azerbaijan
- Activities to promote Norwegian arts and culture in Türkiye or Azerbaijan
- Visits by experts and members of the media
Criteria
- Applicants must document that the following criteria are met:
- The applicant must have relevant expertise and competence. Results of previous efforts in the area covered by the scheme should be included.
- The applicant must demonstrate good insight into the field in question and must have clear, achievable objectives for the project(s).
- The applicant must have established close ties with their Norwegian, Turkish or Azerbaijani partners. Information about partners should be provided.
- The applicant must be an independent legal entity. Accurate and complete information about the nature of the organization must be provided.
- The distribution of grant funds shall contribute to the promotion of a rich and diverse cultural sector. Priority will be given to projects that offer the best opportunities for Norwegian artists and cultural professionals, and/or where Norway has particularly strong interests.
For more information, visit Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ankara.