Apply for funding
The Nordic Culture Fund supports projects which stimulate the development of artistic and cultural life in the Nordic region. Here you can read more about our current funding programmes.
Opstart supports development of promising project ideas and the start-up phase of new projects with a clear development perspective.
- Convincing idea
- Joint development
- Response within 20 work days
Project funding
The Nordic Culture Fund awards grants to art and culture projects three times a year.
- Nordic relevance
- Substance of the Nordic co-operation
- Innovative art and culture
Puls is a four-year funding programme 2017-2021. In 2017-2019, The Fund has allocated DKK 13 million to venues and festivals throughout the Nordic Region.
- Nordic concerts of high quality, accessible to all
- New Nordic networks
- Communication and audience development
You can apply for Opstart and project funding inspired by Handmade.
- Based on production by hand
- Innovation and new alliances
- Nordic community and communication
Handmade was The Fund's thematic theme pool around craftsmanship in 2016-2018.
Your application process
1. Your bright idea
Develop your project and draw inspiration from successful applicants. Consider applying for Opstart funding to develop your idea and your Nordic network.
2. Your application
Get off to a good start – read the application criteria. Create a profile and submit your application on My Page. If you are applying for Opstart fill in the application here.
3. Response and payment(s)
Await a response to your application. See what to do once you receive funding.
