Norden 0–30 - Nordic Culture Point

Overview

Norden 0–30 supports Nordic cooperative projects for children and young people up to age 30. The programme promotes democracy, participation, and young people's influence across the Nordic Region. Projects may relate to culture, social issues, and/or politics.

Who can apply

Organizations, municipalities, institutions, associations, and networks based in the Nordic Region. The lead applicant must have a corporate identity number and be based in the Nordic Region. The applicant does not need to be a young person but must represent an organization that either consists of, or has experience of involving, children and young people.

Partnership requirements

Projects must involve cooperation between Nordic countries. For two-country projects, one must be Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, or Åland. For three or more countries, at least three must be Nordic countries.

Funding amounts

For cooperation between three or more Nordic countries, apply for up to EUR 50,000. For cooperation between two Nordic countries, apply for up to EUR 10,000. You must secure at least 15% of project funding from other sources (including in-kind contributions).

Eligible activities

• Networks: meetings, conferences, workshops, camps, or training courses
• Creative outputs: campaigns, reports, digital content, or works of art that increase awareness of children's and young people's rights and participation opportunities

What is not eligible

The programme does not grant funding for activities already carried out, commercial projects intended to generate profit, or routine operating costs such as equipment purchases or salaries not directly related to the project.

Project duration

Projects may run during the year the application is submitted and the following two calendar years. The earliest start date is eight weeks after the application deadline.

Application deadlines

Next application round: 09.01.2025 – 09.02.2025.