Prosperous Future — Nordic-Baltic Civil Society Grant Programme
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Nordic Council of Ministers civil society cooperation. EUR 45-65K per project. Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands in Group 1; Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania in Group 2. Green region priority includes circular and bio-based economy. Round 4 closed Jan 2026. Round 5 expected Nov 2026.
Funding Details
- Funder
- Nordic Council of Ministers
- Funding Goal
- Support civil society cooperation projects promoting democratic development, sustainability, and green transition across the Nordic-Baltic region
- Funding Amount
- EUR 45,000 to 65,000 per project; total Round 4 budget approximately EUR 990,000 (45.000 € – 65.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-01-30 (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Apply via web portal at ncmprosperousfuturegrants.org; English-language application required; independent audit of project financials required
- Target Region
- Nordic-Baltic Region — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Åland Islands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
- Contact
- prosperousfuture@norden.lt; ncmprosperousfuturegrants.org
- Last Checked
- 2026-04-20 15:41
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Summary
The Prosperous Future Grant Programme is a civil society cooperation fund administered by the Nordic Council of Ministers, supporting people-to-people and organisational cooperation across the Nordic-Baltic region. The programme covers Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Åland Islands, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland as eligible countries. Thematically the programme supports democratic development, human rights, culture, youth engagement, gender equality, LGBTI rights, sustainable development, innovation, and digitalisation. A green transition strand explicitly covers working towards carbon neutrality and sustainable circular and bio-based economies. Projects must integrate environmental and climate considerations and align with the Nordic Council of Ministers Vision 2030 priorities: a green region, a competitive region, and a socially sustainable region. Eligible activities include cross-border cooperation projects, people-to-people exchanges, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy activities delivered by civil society organisations. Projects must demonstrate genuine multinational cooperation and result in tangible cooperation outcomes. Eligible applicants are non-profit civil society organisations including associations, foundations, charities, civic organisations, labour organisations, and faith communities. Lead applicant must be registered in a Nordic or Baltic country or Poland. Minimum 3 partner countries required from at least 2 of the 3 country groups. Independent financial audit is mandatory. Funding per project is EUR 45,000 to 65,000, with Round 4 total budget of approximately EUR 990,000. Round 4 deadline was 30 January 2026 (closed). Round 5 is expected to open approximately November 2026 based on prior rounds. Project duration: 1 June 2026 to 30 September 2027 for Round 4 grantees. The programme has run multiple rounds since its inception, with new rounds typically announced annually.
Historical Context
Programme runs multiple rounds annually. Round 4 closed January 30, 2026. Round 5 expected to open November 2026 based on prior round timing. Administered by Baltic partners on behalf of Nordic Council of Ministers.
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