Nordic Culture Fund creates new paths for future art and cultural cooperation
Through our funding programmes, partnerships and cultural policy work, we aim to stimulate the development of art and cultural life and ensure flexible frameworks for new transnational collaborations.
Get off to a better start with Opstart
Opstart is the Nordic Culture Fund’s investment in the initial phases of artistic and cultural projects. The programme supports the joint development of new and promising project ideas, with a view to strengthening the Nordic ambitions of the projects. You can apply for up to DKK 25,000, and there is no requirement for co-financing.
Important information for grant recipients: Updated accounting and auditing requirements from January 2025
The Fund has changed its guidelines for final reporting and auditing. The new guidelines apply to all projects with a reporting deadline on or after 1 January 2025.
UNESCO and the Nordic Culture Fund join forces to anchor culture in the post-2030 Agenda
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nordic Culture Fund, has recently launched the working paper “Acting for the Recognition of Culture as a Global Public Good and a Stand-Alone Goal”, which highlights the pivotal role of culture as a catalyst for sustainable development.
Important information for grant recipients: Updated accounting and auditing requirements from January 2025
The Fund has changed its guidelines for final reporting and auditing. The new guidelines apply to all projects with a reporting deadline on or after 1 January 2025.
The Nordic Culture Fund has granted DKK 4.25 million in Globus FORWARD funding and launches next year’s applications deadlines in the Globus initiative
The Fund has granted funding to 9 collaborative initiatives through the Globus FORWARD programme. In 2025 there will be one Globus Opstart+ application deadline in April and one more application round in the Globus FORWARD programme in September.
Maria Mediaas Jørstad steps down as Director of the Nordic Culture Fund and becomes CEO of Kunstsilo
Maria Mediaas Jørstad will leave the position as Director of the Nordic Culture Fund at the end of the year to take on the role of CEO at Kunstsilo, the new art museum in Kristiansand, Norway.
Climate Histories Interventions
How can art-science collaborations deepen our understanding of climate challenges? Climate Histories Interventions combines creative and academic voices to inspire public dialogue on climate resilience, promoting environmental awareness through public art interventions.
UNESCO and the Nordic Culture Fund join forces to anchor culture in the post-2030 Agenda
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nordic Culture Fund, has recently launched the working paper “Acting for the Recognition of Culture as a Global Public Good and a Stand-Alone Goal”, which highlights the pivotal role of culture as a catalyst for sustainable development.
Our year in numbers
- 29
millions
The Nordic Culture Fund awards grants worth approximately DKK 29 million every year.
- 1400
applications
The Fund receives 1,400 applications every year.
- 350
projects
Every year approximately 180 receive Project Funding, 105 receive Opstart and about 57 receive Puls funding.
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