NORA Project Funding - Nordic Atlantic Cooperation

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NORA provides funding for collaboration projects involving partners from at least two NORA regions: Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and coastal Norway. Supports sustainable economic development including circular economy initiatives with max DKK 500,000/year (DKK 1,500,000 over 3 years). Two funding rounds per year; next deadline October 4, 2026. Eligible applicants include NGOs, companies, and public institutions. Focus on commercially-oriented projects with private sector and stakeholder collaboration.

Source: https://nora.fo/project-funding

Funding Details

Funder

NORA - Nordic Atlantic Cooperation

Funding Goal

Fund cross-regional collaboration projects involving partners from at least two NORA regions (Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, and coastal Norway) that contribute to creating a strong and dynamic North Atlantic region with sustainable economies. Priority areas align with the 2025-2028 strategy programme, including blue economy, circular economy, and sustainable development.

Funding Amount

Maximum DKK 500,000 per year, maximum DKK 1,500,000 over three years (approx. EUR 67,000/year or EUR 200,000 total) (up to 67.000 €)

Deadline

2026-10-04 (periodic)

How to Apply

Apply via the digital application form at nora.fo. Two funding rounds per year. Next deadline: 4 October 2026 (midnight Greenland time / 5 October 2026 at 03:00 CET). Applications submitted in the Nordic/Scandinavian working languages of the NORA regions.

Target Region

Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, and coastal Norway (North Atlantic region). Partners from Canada and Scotland are also welcome.

Contact

nora@nora.fo; (+298) 30 69 90; Bryggjubakki 12, Postboks 259, 110 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Last Checked

2026-05-07 02:32

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must involve partners from at least two of the four NORA regions (Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, coastal Norway)
• Projects involving Canada or Scotland are also encouraged and can be included

Project Scope

• Purely research or cultural projects are generally excluded — commercially oriented projects with practical outcomes are preferred
• Project must align with NORA Strategic Programme 2025-2028 priority focus areas

Required Documents

• Apply via digital application form at nora.fo before the deadline (4 October 2026, midnight Greenland time)

Constraints

• Maximum DKK 500,000 per year; maximum DKK 1,500,000 over three years

Summary

NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) is a cooperative body under the Nordic Council of Ministers that provides project funding for cross-regional collaboration across the North Atlantic — covering the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and coastal Norway. The overarching goal is to promote a strong and dynamic North Atlantic region characterised by strong and sustainable economies. Thematic scope is aligned with NORA's Strategic Programme 2025-2028, which includes blue economy, circular economy, sustainable resource use, and North Atlantic development. Commercially-oriented projects with private sector involvement and stakeholder collaboration are favoured. Projects that involve partners from Canada and Scotland are additionally welcomed as NORA seeks to develop cooperation with neighbouring western nations. Eligible activities include commercially-oriented projects with practical outcomes. Pure research and pure cultural projects are not typically supported — Nordforsk and Nordic Cultural Fund are indicated as alternatives for those. Capacity building, value chain development, and blue economy innovation are relevant activity types. Geographic scope is restricted to the four NORA regions: Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, and coastal Norway. All four are island or coastal communities with strong ties to marine industries. Eligible applicants include companies, public institutions, private individuals, and NGOs. A minimum of two NORA-region partners must be involved in any project. Projects may run for one to three years. Funding amounts are capped at DKK 500,000 per year (approximately EUR 67,000) and DKK 1,500,000 for a three-year project. There are two application rounds per year; the next deadline is 4 October 2026.

Historical Context

NORA operates under the Nordic Council of Ministers. The organisation holds two funding rounds per year on a recurring basis. Secretariats exist in Greenland, Iceland, and Norway in addition to the main office in the Faroe Islands. The 2025-2028 strategy programme defines current priority focus areas.

Sources

• https://nora.fo/project-funding

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