Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2026

The Nordic Council of Ministers is currently accepting applications for its Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2026. This programme supports civil society cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic region, funding projects that advance sustainability, democratic development, innovation, and cultural exchange.

🌍 About the Programme

The Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2026 is designed to foster collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Nordic-Baltic region. It aims to support initiatives that promote:

• Sustainability
• Democratic development
• Innovation
• Cultural exchange

🎁 Benefits

• Grant size: EUR 45,000 – EUR 65,000 per project.
• Total budget: ~EUR 990,000.
• Project duration: 1 June 2026 – 30 September 2027.
• Eligible costs:
  • Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Expert fees
  • Project salaries
  • Communication
  • Audit fees
  • Overhead (max 7% for NGOs)
• Ineligible costs:
  • Commercial activities
  • Routine operations
  • Unrelated salaries

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants: Civil society organizations (CSOs) from Nordic countries, Baltic states, and Poland.
2. Partners: Democratic, independent organizations relevant to Ukraine, Belarus, or Russia. Partners must meet transparency and democratic structure requirements.
3. Collaboration requirement:
   • Projects must involve at least three eligible countries.
   • Partners must come from at least two of three partner groups.

📝 Application Process

1. Prepare proposal – Include objectives, timeline, impact, budget, and partnerships.
2. Submit application – Deadline: 30 January 2026.
3. Initial review – Conducted by the Secretariat of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
4. Evaluation – Advisory group assesses alignment, quality, partnerships, and cross-cutting perspectives.
5. Final decision – Made by the Head of Department.
6. Notification – Results announced approximately 12 weeks after the deadline.
7. Implementation – Project period: June 2026 to September 2027.

📅 Application Deadline

30 January 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the programme on the Nordic Council of Ministers website.
• Apply directly via the Prosperous Future Grants Portal.

This is a fantastic opportunity for civil society organizations to collaborate and contribute to a sustainable and innovative future in the Nordic-Baltic region. Don't miss the chance to make an impact!

• Grant size: EUR 45,000 – EUR 65,000 per project.
• Total budget: ~EUR 990,000.
• Project duration: 1 June 2026 – 30 September 2027.
• Eligible costs: Travel, accommodation, expert fees, project salaries, communication, audit fees, overhead (max 7% for NGOs).
• Ineligible costs: Commercial activities, routine operations, unrelated salaries.