Short Description
Opstart is designed to give collaborative projects in the arts and culture a good start.
The programme supports projects with concrete ambitions to develop cooperation across the Nordic countries. At least two partners based in two different Nordic countries must have confirmed their participation in the project before applying, and their roles must be described in the application. If there are partners from only two different Nordic countries participating in the Opstart project, one of the concrete objectives of the project should be to widen Nordic participation. The application must clearly indicate how and which other stakeholders and from which countries the project intends to involve in the long term.
Eligibility
The Nordic countries are Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Åland. Participation from outside the Nordic countries is also welcome.
You can apply as an individual, group, institution, association or company, as well as a public or private organisation. Opstart welcomes applications for projects with a global vision that can help create new relevance for Nordic art and cultural cooperation. Therefore, you do not need to be a resident of the Nordic Region or have Nordic nationality to apply.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The Fund assesses the extent to which the budget is realistic and well worked out in relation to the content of the project, and the extent to which the collaborative and Nordic ambitions are reflected in the budget.
The budget in your application must be detailed; Specify, for example, travel information (persons, routes, duration), fees and materials needed.
Opstart is typically applied to cover travel and subsistence expenses in connection with development meetings in the Nordic region. A maximum of 50% of the amount requested can be budgeted for project participants’ fees.
Opstart grants are for max. DKK 25,000. There is no requirement for co-financing of Opstart.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 14 November 2025
Website Link: https://nordiskkulturfond.org/en/funding-programmes/get-off-to-a-better-start-with-opstart
