The Nordic Embassy Cooperation Programme is a continuation of the Ambassadepuljen (Initiatives for cooperation among Nordic diplomatic missions to promote Our Vision 2030). The overall purpose of the programme is to promote cooperation among Nordic embassies and diplomatic missions in the world (within countries outside the Nordic region) in line with the Nordic Council of Ministers Our vision 2030.

Through 2021-2024, the funding will enable Nordic embassies and diplomatic missions in the world to support the Nordic Council of Ministers objective of becoming the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.
To achieve the objectives of the vision, the funding is aimed at supporting projects with a clear connection to one or more of the strategic priorities of Our vision 2030: a green Nordic region, a competitive Nordic region, and a socially sustainable Nordic region.

Furthermore, interdisciplinary perspectives on sustainable development, gender equality, children’s rights and young people’s perspective, involvement of civil society are encouraged and regarded as a particular positive asset of any project.

Grant size

• It is possible to apply for grants for both small and larger projects with a budget of at least 5.000 EUR and no greater than 45.000 EUR.
• Small grants may support one-time events, single activities or alike.
• Medium- to large scale grants may support multiple events, series of activities or in support of advocacy of relevant agendas related to Our vision 2030 over the course of up to one, two years in some cases.

Who can apply

Nordic Embassy Cooperation Programme is available to all Nordic embassies and diplomatic missions outside of the Nordic region.

How to apply

Please find more information and follow our guidelines for applying for funding at the application portal of the NEP-programme here: https://www.nepgrants.org/

When to apply

The grant call is now open and the deadline is 26th of October 2023 (latest at 23:59 EET). We expect to inform applicants on our decision for financial support by December 2023.

Any questions or concerns you may have concerning this invitation should be directed to NEP-Grants Programme administrator (Nordic Council of Ministers´ Office in Estonia, Adviser Merilin Kolk, merilin.kolk@norden.ee).

Nordic Council of Ministers looks forward to receiving your project proposal.