Deadline: 1 October 2019
The Nordic Culture Fund is currently seeking applications for its grant program to support projects that contribute to an innovative and dynamic artistic and cultural scene in the Nordic Region, one that is diverse, accessible and of high quality.
The Nordic Culture Fund supports art and culture projects involving different Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Island, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Aaland Island). To qualify for funding, projects must involve Nordic relevance and co-operation, and further the development of art and culture.
They fund projects in all fields of art and culture. To qualify for funding, projects must involve Nordic relevance and co-operation, and further the development of art and culture.
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for max. DKK 500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, associations and companies. Applicants do not need to live in the Nordic Region or be Nordic citizens.
They provide wide-ranging support, but there are certain limitations. The Fund does not finance:
- projects outside of the arts and culture, e.g. sporting events the production and distribution of products, if that is the sole or primary purpose of the project, e.g. music, film and television, computer games, book publishing and translations
- tours, if they are not part of a wider-ranging Nordic co-operation
- study and school trips
- individual or group participation in events (only the event organiser may seek funding for this purpose)
- institutions’ operating costs, and the construction and acquisition of technical equipment for operational use
- ongoing or already completed projects.
- bilateral co-operation.
Nordic Relevance
The Fund assesses Nordic relevance on the basis of, for example, how:
- the project is created and implemented by stakeholders with a Nordic base and in collaboration with others outside the Region
- the project actors represent a geographical spread in the Nordic Region
- the project extends beyond a national perspective and promotes openness and tolerance
- the project positions the Nordic Region in the world and the world in the Nordic Region
Quality of the Project and How it develops Art and Culture in the Nordic Region
The Fund assesses the project’s quality and development on the basis of, for example, its:
- artistic or cultural content and objectives
- local, regional, national or international significance
- long-term artistic or cultural ambitions and visions
- methodology and plan for implementation.
Quality and Substance of the Co-operation
The Fund assesses the quality and substance of the project’s Nordic co-operation on the basis of, for example:
- the commitment of participating partners, the target groups, and the extent to which the project is embedded in relevant environments
- whether there is sufficient co-funding for the project, which is considered a key part of its structure for co-operation
- how the project promotes co-operation.
Finances
Projects must have an appropriate level of co-funding. This is a key criterion in the assessment of the level of support a project enjoys at national level. The higher the amount applied for, the more self-financing and funding from other sources the Fund expects. In practice, this means that only 50% of the total funding for a project may be from the Culture Fund and maximum 85% from the various Nordic funding bodies.
You can apply for max. DKK 500,000 but please look at previous awards to gauge what constitutes a typical amount before applying. See more under Funded Projects.
Voluntary work may form part of the self-funding component of the project. The application budget must quantify the scale of any voluntary work.
Grants may be used for administrative and wage costs, as long as these are directly linked to the project.
Projects outside the Nordic Region
Projects outside the Nordic Region are supported if they are deemed mutually beneficial for the organiser and Nordic stakeholders in the arts and culture.
Active and competent international partners ought to contribute resources to the project, either financially or in kind. We also assess the Nordic relevance and level of interaction involved in the project. In addition, we assess the projects’ quality, planned follow-up activities, impact and level of general external interest.
Grants are usually awarded for the event’s additional Nordic costs, e.g. travel expenses, fees and administration for workshops, performances, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, conferences, research projects, etc.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit this link.
