Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation Fund 2026
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The Nordic Fisheries Cooperation under the Nordic Council of Ministers funds projects related to fisheries, aquaculture and marine environment across Nordic countries. DKK 5.7M available in 2026; projects up to DKK 900,000. NGOs are eligible. Round 2 opens April 2026 with October deadline.
Source: https://nordiskfiskerisamarbejde.dk/ansoeg-om-stoette/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation AG-Fish
- Funding Goal
- Support Nordic projects related to marine resources, aquaculture and fisheries management
- Funding Amount
- Typically DKK 200,000-900,000 per project; total 2026 budget DKK 5.747M (200.000 € – 900.000 €)
- Deadline
- Round 2: approximately October 2026 (published April 2026) (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Download application form from nordiskfiskerisamarbejde.dk and submit. No overhead costs covered.
- Target Region
- Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Aland)
- Contact
- nordiskfiskerisamarbejde.dk/kontakt/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 22:05
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Project Scope
Constraints
Summary
The Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation funds projects related to fisheries, aquaculture and the marine environment in the Nordic region. The programme supports knowledge-building and networking within fisheries and marine science, aligned with Nordic Vision 2030 for a sustainable and integrated Nordic region. Eligible themes include fisheries management, marine ecology, and the impact of climate change on fisheries. Cross-sectoral projects are encouraged and fishing gear waste/marine plastic is within scope. In 2025 the programme funded a TemaNord publication on circular economy of fishing gear in Nordic fisheries. All projects must involve minimum three Nordic countries. Eligible applicants include NGOs, research institutions, government authorities and companies. Projects typically range DKK 200,000-900,000 with no overhead costs permitted. The 2026 budget is DKK 5.747M split across two rounds. Round 1 (DKK 2.9M) closed February 9, 2026. Round 2 will open April 2026 with an October 2026 deadline. The programme recurs annually under the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Historical Context
Annual recurring call under Nordic Council of Ministers. Budget typically DKK 5-6M per year. 2025 TemaNord output on fishing gear circular economy demonstrates plastic relevance.
Why it was added
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