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Nordic Council of Ministers is currently accepting applications for its Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2026 supports civil society cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic region, funding projects that advance sustainability, democratic development, innovation, and cultural exchange
Grant size: EUR 45,000 – EUR 65,000 per project.
Total budget: ~EUR 990,000.
Project duration: 1 June 2026 – 30 September 2027.
Eligible costs: Travel, accommodation, expert fees, project salaries, communication, audit fees, overhead (max 7% for NGOs).
Ineligible costs: Commercial activities, routine operations, unrelated salaries.
Applicants: Civil society organizations (CSOs) from Nordic countries, Baltic states, and Poland.
Partners: Democratic, independent organizations relevant to Ukraine, Belarus, or Russia (must meet transparency and democratic structure requirements).
Collaboration requirement: At least three eligible countries, with partners from at least two of three partner groups.
Prepare proposal – objectives, timeline, impact, budget, partnerships.
Submit application – deadline: 30 January 2026.
Initial review – Secretariat of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Evaluation – Advisory group assesses alignment, quality, partnerships, cross-cutting perspectives.
Final decision – Head of Department.
Notification – results announced ~12 weeks after deadline.
Implementation – June 2026 to September 2027.
Apply for Nordic Council of Ministers Prosperous Future Grant Programme
