Deadline: 1-Feb-21
The Arctic Cooperation Programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers has opened up its call for new project applications for financial support in 2021.
The aim of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Arctic Cooperation Programme 2018–2021 is to create sustainable and constructive development in the Arctic and for its people based on the four P’s: planet, peoples, prosperity and partnerships.
It is central to the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Arctic Cooperation Programme 2018–2021 that the specific needs of the Arctic will be accommodated and that the programme will contribute to the region’s sustainable development. In this context, the Agenda 2030 and the 17 global sustainable development goals adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 play a significant role.
Funding Information
- A maximum of DKK 500,000 a year can be applied for.
- For each year the funding is granted, it is expected that projects will run within the year requested.
- If there are time problems in the project, you can get an extension, typically from lei to a maximum of 1 year.
Criteria
- Partnerships and co-operation: As a general rule, three Nordic countries must be involved in a co-operation project. The leading partner must be from one of the Nordic countries. A partnership between three Nordic countries can be supplemented with one or more non-Nordic countries—for example, one or more of the other Arctic states (the USA, Canada and Russia). It is considered vital that all partners are active participants and contribute to the outcomes of the project.
- Nordic synergies and added value: Co-operation projects that receive funding are obligated to generate added value. In other words, this added value must provide “Nordic synergy”. There are several ways to achieve “Nordic synergy”.
- Among the various project teams and consortiums are different leading institutions in Arctic affairs, newly established Arctic youth organisations, NGOs, artists, universities, associations of indigenous people and entrepreneurs from the Nordic region and beyond.
Application Process
- The completed application is expected to be submitted, with completed and signed application form and received at the latest at noon 12:00 CET, on the date stated as the application deadline. For the application of funds for 2021, the deadline is set for 1st February 2021 at 12:00 CET. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Applications should be sent electronically as attached document via e-mail. Please be aware that you receive an email confirming receipt of the email (within the first working day after you have submitted the application). Email address can be found on the cover page of the application form. Please note that the application must be accompanied by a signature. If the application is sent electronically, the page with the applicant’s signature should be scanned and attached to the application or submitted by fax. mail.
- In the application form, information on the following must be provided:
- Detailed project description (maximum 5 pages).
- Detailed budget and schedule (maximum 2 pages).
- Communication and dissemination plan (max 1 page).
- In addition, the status report(s) must be enclosed if the project has previously received support from the Nordic Council of Ministers. In addition to the application form, applicants can attach annexes and other relevant material.
For more information, visit https://nordregioprojects.org/arctic-programme-application/