Svensk-norska samarbetsfonden - Swedish-Norwegian Cooperation Fund

What the Swedish-Norwegian Cooperation Fund offers

You will receive project funding to carry out a joint Swedish-Norwegian project. You will also gain access to the fund’s network and its expertise in cross-border cooperation. The amount of funding is not fixed in advance; it depends on your project and the funds available. The Fund is a Swedish foundation established in 1949 using Swedish war aid for Norway. Its board is appointed by the Swedish and Norwegian governments. The Fund supports joint projects with partners, such as a summer masterclass for young musicians or a leadership training network for young professionals.

Who can apply

• Who you are: You are applying as an organisation or project team, not as an individual applying for a grant.
• Swedish-Norwegian focus: Your project highlights a clear link between Sweden and Norway and brings people from both countries together – whether in person or online.
• Age of participants: Your project is aimed at young people under the age of 35. It is an advantage if the project leaders are also under the age of 35.
• Theme: Your project focuses on peace, democracy or human rights and is linked to Swedish and Norwegian culture and society.
• Values: Your project embodies sustainability, tolerance and inclusion.
• Field: Any topic that meets these criteria is suitable – from culture and music to society and history.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome. What matters is a genuine exchange between Sweden and Norway.

How to apply

Once a year, usually in the autumn, the fund issues a call for proposals for projects for the following year. Applications must be submitted via the online form. The deadline for applications was 25 October.