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Funding Details

Funder: NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation)
Funding Goal: To fund collaboration projects between North Atlantic regions (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, coastal Norway) that create a strong and dynamic North Atlantic region with sustainable economies.
Funding Amount: Up to 500,000 DKK per year; maximum 1.5 million DKK for 3-year projects (approximately EUR 67,000/year) (up to 500.000 €)
Deadline: 2026-10-04 (Fixed)
How to Apply: Applications are submitted via NORA's digital application form. NORA runs two annual funding rounds. The NORA board reviews applications and decides on consensus. Applications failing basic requirements (e.g., lacking partners from at least two NORA countries) face administrative rejection without board review. Applicants can contact the main secretariat in Tórshavn or regional offices in Greenland, Iceland, or Norway for guidance.
Target Region: North Atlantic (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, coastal Norway); also welcomes partners from Canada and Scotland
Contact: NORA Secretariat, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Phone: (+298) 30 69 90. Email: nora@nora.fo. Regional offices in Greenland, Iceland, and Norway.
Official Page: https://nora.fo/project-funding?_l=en
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 00:02

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must involve partners from at least two NORA countries (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, coastal Norway)
Project must align with NORA's Strategic Programme 2025-2028 priority areas

Required Documents

Application must be submitted via NORA's digital application form before the deadline

Constraints

Maximum funding of 500,000 DKK per year, up to 1.5 million DKK for 3-year projects
Research-only projects and cultural initiatives are generally excluded
Project duration must be 1-3 years
Next deadline: midnight Greenlandic time, October 4, 2026 (03:00 CET, October 5)

Summary

NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) is an intergovernmental body established under the Nordic Council of Ministers that provides project funding for cross-border cooperation in the North Atlantic region. The organization encompasses Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and coastal Norway, with roots tracing back to 1981. NORA funds collaboration projects that involve partners from at least two of its four constituent areas, with the goal of making the North Atlantic a strong and dynamic part of the Nordic region through sustainable economic growth. NORA provides up to 500,000 Danish kroner (approximately EUR 67,000) per year per project, with projects running 1-3 years and a maximum total of 1.5 million DKK for three-year projects. Anyone can apply — companies, public institutions, and individuals — as long as the project involves partners from at least two NORA countries. Partners from Canada and Scotland are also welcomed. NORA administers two annual funding rounds; the next deadline is October 4, 2026. Projects must align with NORA's Strategic Programme for 2025-2028. NORA generally does not fund research projects or cultural initiatives, directing those applicants to Nordforsk and the Nordic Culture Fund respectively. The organization focuses on cross-sector collaboration between private industries and research institutions, with recent projects spanning tourism, local development, Arctic innovation, UNESCO trails, energy resilience, and blue growth/ocean opportunities.

Historical Context

NORA was established in 1981, with Norway joining and the current name adopted in 1996. The organization operates under the Nordic Council of Ministers. It administers two annual funding rounds and has a 12-member committee (three from each country). Recent activities include conferences on ocean opportunities, sustainable tourism, digital innovation, and blue growth.

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