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NORA – Nordic Atlantic Cooperation NORA's work is financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers, supplemented by grants from participating countries/regions. ...

Source: https://www.government.fo/en/foreign-relations/nordic-north-atlantic-cooperation

Funding Details

Funder: NORA – Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (Nordic Council of Ministers)
Funding Goal: To promote transnational collaboration and sustainable economic development across the North Atlantic region (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Coastal Norway) through project-based funding for cross-border initiatives.
Funding Amount: Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total over the project period (1-3 years) (up to 1.500.000 €)
Deadline: 2026-10-04 (Rolling)
How to Apply: Applications are submitted through NORA's digital application system. Applicants can access a comprehensive guide on the NORA website covering project conception, fund management, and project completion requirements. Projects must involve partners from at least two NORA countries and align with the Strategy Programme 2025-2028.
Target Region: North Atlantic (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Coastal Norway); also encourages partners from Canada and Scotland
Contact: NORA Secretariat, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Email: nora@nora.fo
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 05:37

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must involve partners from at least 2 of the 4 NORA countries (Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Coastal Norway)
All applicant types eligible: companies, public institutions, private individuals, and other entities

Project Scope

Project must align with NORA Strategy Programme 2025-2028 priorities

Required Documents

Application must be submitted via NORA's digital application system by deadline

Constraints

Pure research or cultural projects are typically not funded
Maximum annual support: 500,000 DKK; total maximum: 1.5 million DKK over project period
Project duration: 1 to 3 years

Summary

NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) is an intergovernmental collaborative agency operating under the Nordic Council of Ministers. It provides project-based grants to foster cooperation between the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Coastal Norway. The program aims to create a strong and dynamic North Atlantic region characterized by sustainable economies. NORA also encourages projects that include partners from Canada and Scotland. NORA funds collaborative projects involving partners from at least two of its four member countries/regions. All types of applicants — companies, public institutions, private individuals, and other entities — may apply. Projects can run from one to three years, with a maximum annual support of 500,000 DKK and a total maximum of 1.5 million DKK. The program does not typically fund pure research or cultural projects, directing those to Nordforsk or the Nordic Culture Fund instead. The funding is guided by NORA's Strategy Programme 2025-2028, which focuses on building sustainable economies in the North Atlantic periphery. The program is financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers, supplemented by grants from participating countries and regions. The NORA Secretariat is based in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

Historical Context

NORA operates under the Nordic Council of Ministers and has been a long-standing intergovernmental cooperation framework rooted in the Helsinki Treaty. The current strategy covers 2025-2028. The program has recurring application rounds.

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