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NORA provides funding to collaboration projects that include partners from at least two of the four NORA constituents (the Faroe Islands, ...

Source: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/media/lohhjcm5/item-20-nordic-atlantic-cooperation.pdf

Funding Details

Funder: NORA (Nordisk Atlantsamarbejde / Nordic Atlantic Cooperation)
Funding Goal: To strengthen collaboration and sustainable economic development across the North Atlantic region (Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Coastal Norway) through cross-border partnership projects aligned with priorities including bioeconomy, sustainable tourism, circular economy, transport, energy, and local communities.
Funding Amount: Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK (approx. €200,000) over 1-3 year project period. Two application rounds per year. (up to 200.000 €)
Deadline: 2026-10-04 (Rolling)
How to Apply: Applications are submitted through NORA's digital application system. Two application rounds per year. The application form serves as the primary project description document and must clearly articulate the project's purpose and objectives. Funded projects must sign an administrative contract (Forvaltningskontrakt), submit status reports, requisition/payment requests, and de minimis declarations for Norwegian and Icelandic partners.
Target Region: North Atlantic (Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Coastal Norway); partnerships from Canada and Scotland also welcome
Contact: Email: nora@nora.fo | Phone: (+298) 30 69 90
Official Page: https://www.nora.fo/
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 23:42

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must involve partners from at least two of the four NORA countries (Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Coastal Norway)
Applicants can be companies, public institutions, or private individuals

Project Scope

Project must align with NORA 2025-2028 Strategy priorities (bioeconomy, sustainable tourism, circular economy, transport, energy, local communities)

Required Documents

Submit application via NORA digital application system before deadline
De minimis declaration required for Norwegian and Icelandic partners

Constraints

Pure research or cultural projects are not eligible
Maximum annual funding: 500,000 DKK; maximum total: 1.5 million DKK over project period (1-3 years)
Norwegian and Icelandic partners must comply with EU de minimis state aid rules (max EUR 200,000 per Nordic country over 3 fiscal years)

Summary

NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) is an intergovernmental organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers that funds collaborative projects across the North Atlantic region. Its four constituent members are Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Coastal Norway, though partnerships with Canada and Scotland are also welcomed. NORA provides project funding of up to 500,000 DKK (approximately €67,000) per year, with a maximum of 1.5 million DKK (approximately €200,000) over a three-year project period. Applications are accepted twice yearly. Projects must involve partners from at least two of the four NORA countries. Eligible applicants include companies, public institutions, and private individuals. The program does not fund pure research or cultural projects, referring those instead to Nordforsk and the Nordic Culture Fund. Projects should align with NORA's 2025-2028 Strategy Programme priorities: bioeconomy, sustainable tourism, circular economy, transport, energy, and local communities, while also addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. NORA funding is subject to EU de minimis state aid rules for Norwegian and Icelandic partners, who can receive up to EUR 200,000 per Nordic country over three fiscal years. Partners from the Faroe Islands and Greenland are exempt from these restrictions. The program operates through a digital application system, with required documentation including an administrative contract, status reports, requisition forms, and de minimis declarations for applicable partners.

Historical Context

NORA operates under the Nordic Council of Ministers. The 2025-2028 Strategy Programme defines current priorities. The program runs continuous biannual application rounds. The Orkney Council PDF from 2022 proposed a local £20,000 fund to help Orkney organizations partner with NORA projects, indicating the program has been active for several years.

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