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. Opstart has a rolling application deadline, and you will receive a reply within 20 working days.
In 2024 Opstart accepts applications Jan. 8 – May 24, and Aug. 12 – Nov. 15.
Globus Opstart+ supports the establishment of Nordic-Global collaborations with long-term ambitions
Globus Opstart+ is a funding programme within the Fund’s thematic initiative Globus. The programme is a development of the previous Globus Opstart-programme and supports the establishment and research phases of projects that could not be developed in the Nordic countries alone.
Nordic Culture Fund’s Annual Report for 2023
In the annual report, you can gain insight into the development of the fund’s support programs, partnerships, knowledge sharing, network formation, and strengthened global focus.
The Nordic Culture Fund is a partner at ICORN’s General Assembly in Copenhagen
From May 29th to 31st, the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) will hold its General Assembly in Copenhagen. The Nordic Culture Fund has contributed to several elements of the program as part of the Fund’s GLOBUS initiative.
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Globus FORWARD – a new edition of Globus
Globus FORWARD is a new direction within the Nordic Culture Fund’s thematic initiative Globus and replaces the previous Globus Call–programme. The support is targeted at existing collaborations that demonstrate potential and readiness for further development. It is the grantees themselves who decide on the aims and content of the specific development activities. The programme will be open for applications during 14 June – 15 September 2024.
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“Without culture, we are nothing” – A portrait of Maria Mediaas Jørstad
Maria Mediaas Jørstad, Director of the Nordic Culture Fund, believes that art and culture have a vital role to play in a world that is becoming increasingly divided and chaotic. Art and culture provide nuance and gets us out of our echo chambers. Read the portrait here.
A/nordi/c – a Nordic centre and think tank for art and policies
A/nordi/c – think tank for art and policies was set with basic funding from the Nordic Culture Fund. The think tank worked in 2021-2023 to bring artistic practice and political reality closer together. A summary of the think tank’s knowledge and activities can be found at anordic.org.
The Nordic Residency Exchange project 22-24
A Nordic exchange and research programme to strengthen the development of choreographic art across the Nordic and Baltic countries.
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.
