Nordic Information on Gender Equality (NIKK) administers the Fund on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers, including calls for proposals, assessment of proposals, and monitoring of results.

Who can apply?

The Nordic Gender Equality Fund addresses a broad target group and calls for proposals are open to a variety of activities and organisations including:

• Voluntary, not-for-profit or stakeholder organisation
• Networks
• Government agencies and other public sector activities
• Researchers and research groups
• Other non-commercial actors
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Each project must involve at least the three Nordic countries, where the Faroe Islands, Greenland and the Aaland Islands may constitute one of these only. In addition, grants can be awarded to activities that include cooperation in neighbouring areas, i.e. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, that also include at least two Nordic countries. The principal applicant should come from a Nordic country or the Faroe Islands, Greenland or the Aaland Islands.

Funding

The project proposals should aim to contribute new knowledge, facilitate the sharing of experiences, or strengthen Nordic networks. The following activities may be funded:

• Staging of Nordic gatherings/meetings
• Knowledge production
• Network-building
• Business development
• The participation of volunteer organisations in Nordic or international conferences/courses/meetings/gatherings.

The requested funding should range between DKK 50,000 and DKK 500,000. Organizations must provide at least 20% of the project cost through their own contributions or secure additional financial support from other sources.

The Nordic Gender Equality Fund finances activities initiated in the same year as the funding is granted and which are completed within two years from the commencement date. Activities commenced before the application deadline are not eligible for funding.

Assessment Criteria

All applications must state and will be assessed on the basis of how well they meet the following requirements and aims:

• Nordic benefit
• Contribution to the work to ensure equal rights, treatment and opportunities for LGBTI people in the Nordic countries.
• Sustainability/long-term view
• Implementation
• Economic viability

Want to check if your idea is similar to previously funded projects? See a list of NIKK-supported projects.