The war in Ukraine is continuing to create a need for special support for Ukrainian artists and cultural creators in order for them to maintain connections and work opportunities. The purpose of the initiative is to enable a safer and secure space for Ukrainian artists and cultural creators to explore their fields and to promote their professional networks in the Nordic and Baltic region and beyond. The funding will facilitate dialogue between Ukrainians and those living in the Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as foster increased understanding between the countries. The initiative will also contribute to new contacts between the countries and improve the exchange of skills, enhancing the region’s competitiveness on the international art scene.
Who is eligible to apply?
Funding can be applied for by existing residency centres or organisations, institutions and groups that that have at least one year of documented experience of organising residencies in the fields of art and culture.
Individual applicants cannot apply for funding for artist residencies.
Residency centres applying for funding must be located in the Nordic Region (Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Åland) or the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania).
The funding covers all areas of art and culture.
The application round opens on 15 August 2025. The deadline for applications is 15 September 2025.
