NORA Projects

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NORA is a Nordic cooperation in the auspices of Nordic Council of Ministers with Scandinavian as work language.

Source: https://nora.fo/npa-i-faeroerne?_l=en

Funding Details

Funder

NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation)

Funding Goal

To create a strong and dynamic North Atlantic region defined by healthy and sustainable economies through collaborative projects between the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and coastal Norway.

Funding Amount

Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total for 3-year projects (approximately EUR 67,000/year, EUR 200,000 total) (up to 1.500.000 €)

Deadline

2026-10-04 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applications are submitted via a digital application form on the NORA website. Projects must involve partners from at least two NORA constituent regions and align with the Strategic Programme 2025-2028. NORA provides structured guidance for applicants at every stage — from initial consideration through application writing, post-approval management, project execution, and completion/reporting requirements.

Target Region

North Atlantic (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, coastal Norway; also Canada and Scotland)

Contact

Email: nora@nora.fo, Phone: (+298) 30 69 90, Location: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Official Page

https://nora.fo/project-funding?_l=en

Last Checked

2026-03-12 00:04

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must involve partners from at least two of four NORA constituents: Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, or coastal Norway
• Applicants can be companies, public institutions, or individuals

Project Scope

• Project must align with NORA Strategic Programme 2025-2028 priority areas

Required Documents

• Digital application form must be submitted by deadline (next: October 4, 2026)

Constraints

• Research-only and culture-focused projects are generally not eligible
• Maximum funding: 500,000 DKK per year, 1.5 million DKK total over 3 years
• Project duration must be 1-3 years

Summary

NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) is a cooperation body under the Nordic Council of Ministers, based in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. It provides project funding for collaborative initiatives involving partners from at least two of its four constituent regions: the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and coastal Norway. The organization also welcomes projects that include partners from Canada and Scotland. NORA funds 1-3 year projects with a maximum of 500,000 Danish kroner per year (approximately EUR 67,000) and up to 1.5 million DKK total for three-year projects. Applications are accepted from companies, public institutions, and individuals. Projects must align with NORA's Strategic Programme 2025-2028, which focuses on sustainable economies and healthy regional development across the North Atlantic. NORA does not typically fund pure research projects or cultural initiatives, directing such applicants to Nordforsk and the Nordic Culture Fund respectively. The next application deadline is October 4, 2026. The working language is Scandinavian, though English resources are available on the website.

Historical Context

NORA operates under the Nordic Council of Ministers. The current Strategic Programme covers 2025-2028, with an Action Plan for 2025. The program appears to run annual application rounds.

Sources

• https://nora.fo/npa-i-faeroerne?_l=en
• https://nora.fo/?_l=en
• https://nora.fo/project-support?_l=en
• https://nora.fo/project-funding?_l=en
• https://nora.fo/introduction?_l=en
• https://nora.fo/strategic-programme?_l=en
• https://nora.fo/about?_l=en

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