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2/26 Short-term network funding

The application round is open: 10.08.2026 - 04.09.2026

This preview was created at: 13:43 10.08.2026

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Step 1/4 Basic information

1.1 Name of the network (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 100 (min 3)

1.2 Please write a short description that clearly states the main objective of the network. (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 500 (min 200)

If the application is granted, the short description will be published on Nordic Culture Point's website.

1.3 Please list the confirmed persons and their organisations who are part of the network, also including yourself. Please state the country of and contact information to each partner clearly. (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 1000 (min 10)

If the network has unconfirmed partners you can also mention these in the list, but make sure to clearly state that their participation has not been confirmed yet.

1.3.1 Please attach a letter of intent signed by all confirmed partners.
(Mandatory)

The format of the letter is free, but it has to include confirmation from all core partners in the network stating that they intend to participate in the network as active partners. It is to the advantage of your application if partners' expectations and means of participation are presented, too.

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1.6 Which other countries participate in the project?

The question below can be filled in depending on what you answered to the question: "1.7 Main field of art:"

1.8 Have you applied for funding from Nordic Culture Point before? (Mandatory)

The question concerns the legal entity who applies for funding (person or organization), not the author of the application. Please note: This information is used solely for statistical purposes and does not have any effect on the evaluation of your application.

Yes

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The question below can be filled in depending on what you answered to the question: "1.8 Have you applied for funding from Nordic Culture Point before?"

1.8.1 If yes, where did you first learn about the funding?

Number of characters: 0 of max 500 (min 5)

1.9 Please upload your guidelines for working sustainably within the network.

Vision 2030 of Nordic Council of Ministers requires action towards a greener, more competitive, and socially sustainable Nordic region. These conditions involve ensuring that funding from Nordic Council of Ministers is allocated for sustainable, gender-equal, inclusive, and accessible activities.

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1.9.1 You may alternatively describe your guidelines for working sustainably within the network here.

Number of characters: 0 (min 700)

Step 2/4 Information about the network and the activities

2.1 Estimated start date: (Mandatory)

Please note that the start date has to be at least two (2) months after the program’s deadline.

2.2 Estimated completion date: (Mandatory)

Short-term network funding can be granted for activities lasting up to one year.

2.3 Description of aim of network.
(Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 1000 (min 100)

Please give a thorough and concrete description of what the network is about.

2.4 Link to website where additional material about the network is accessible:

Number of characters: 0 of max 500

2.5 Network's activities and time schedule (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 2000 (min 100)

Please describe planned activities and time schedule (what, where, when?)

2.6 The relevance of the network (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 1000 (min 100)

Please describe the relevance of the network as a whole; what is the relevance for all main partners and the field of your work?

2.7 How will different network partners contribute to the network? (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 1500 (min 100)

Please describe the specific contribution by each partner.

2.8 How are you planning to work with communication and to whom will you communicate? (Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 1500 (min 100)

What are you hoping to achieve with project communication? This can include awareness, change of attitude, change of behaviour, introducing new art forms and ideas, stimulating critical thinking. How are you planning to achieve your objectives?

Step 3/4 Financing

3.1. The amount applied for and total budget in Euro (Mandatory)

The maximum amount that can be applied for is 20 000 € and it can cover a maximum of 70 % of the total expenses.

Applied amount

Budget

3.2 Specified budget and financing plan (Mandatory)

A specified budget and financing plan including the expenses and the income in euro must be submitted as an attachment (in PDF format).
Applications without a specified budget and financing plan attached will not be assessed.

Please note that it is mandatory to use our budget template.

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3.3 Comments on the budget and the financing plan:

Number of characters: 0 of max 1000

Do you apply as an undertaking as defined in the European Commission regulation 1407/2013?

Funding from the Nordic Council of Ministers, including from pan-Nordic institutions and other co-operative bodies, is paid in accordance with the procedure below, which corresponds to the rules in the de minimis regulation. (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 of 18 December 2013 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid, EUT L 352/1, 24.12.2013). If funding is paid to companies, the ordinance permits the granting of state aid provided that the total amount per recipient does not exceed EUR 300,000 per country over a period of three fiscal years.

Nordic Culture Point will use the information in this declaration to assess how much funding can be granted within the scope of the provisions of the de minimis ordinance.

The question below can be filled in depending on what you answered to the question: "Do you apply as an undertaking as defined in the European Commission regulation 1407/2013? "

3.4 Information on previously received de minimis funding

In the table below, the applicant must provide details of all funding received during the last three fiscal years, calculated from today’s date. “Funding” means funding that the applicant has received from the state or other public-sector sources. The amount now being applied for must not be included.

Funding Organization	Amount	Decision Date

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The question below can be filled in depending on what you answered to the question: "Do you apply as an undertaking as defined in the European Commission regulation 1407/2013? "

I certify that the above facts are true

By submitting the application, the applicant’s authorized official declares that:

the information in the table is correct in all respects
the applicant is aware that they are not permitted to receive funding that exceeds EUR 300,000 during a period of three fiscal years, and that exceeding this amount will result in a claim for repayment of the portion of the funding that exceeds the amount limit.

Yes

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Step 4/4 Nordic Council of Ministers’ overarching perspectives

4.1 How will you take ecological, economic or social sustainability into account?
(Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 700

Information on how we regard sustainable development within the fields of art and culture: https://pub.norden.org/politiknord2021-708/#

4.1.1 Are you adapting to a changing climate and reducing co2 emissions?
(Mandatory)

Yes

Planning to within the project period

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The question below can be filled in depending on what you answered to the question: "4.1.1 Are you adapting to a changing climate and reducing co2 emissions?"

4.1.2 Please elaborate
(Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 500

4.2 How do your activities take gender equality into account?
(Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 500

4.3 Will your activities take child rights and youth perspective into account?
(Mandatory)

Mainstreaming a child rights and youth perspective in the work of the Nordic Council of Ministers concerns understanding and considering how children and young people are affected by your decisions and initiatives. Tools for integrating a child rights and youth perspective can be found here: http://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:933521/FULLTEXT01.pdf

Yes

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The question below can be filled in depending on what you answered to the question: "4.3 Will your activities take child rights and youth perspective into account?"

4.3.1 Please elaborate
(Mandatory)

Number of characters: 0 of max 500