The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture has announced its latest call for proposals, offering financial support to professional artists and cultural practitioners. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and exchange across the Nordic and Baltic regions, enabling travel for various artistic and cultural endeavors. The program emphasizes strengthening regional cultural ties and promoting shared understanding.
Key Takeaways
- Deadline: Applications close on September 19, 2025.
- Eligibility: Open to professional artists and cultural practitioners residing in Nordic or Baltic countries.
- Purpose: Supports travel for collaborations, guest performances, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, or research.
- Coverage: Funds travel costs and accommodation; does not cover production costs.
- Language: All applications and supporting documents must be in English.
Who Can Apply
The grant is specifically designed for professional artists and cultural practitioners, including curators, producers, literary translators, cultural editors, and researchers, across all art forms. Applicants must demonstrate documented experience or training in their field. While applicants do not need to be citizens of the Nordic or Baltic countries, they must be residents of the Nordic Region (Denmark, Finland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Åland) or the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Funding is exclusively for individuals, and each group member must submit a separate application if traveling together.
What the Grant Covers
Successful applicants can receive funding for travel costs and/or accommodation. The grant amount is automatically calculated based on the destination and duration of stay. It’s important to note that the program does not cover production costs. Funding is not available for trips within the same country/area, travel to or from non-Nordic/Baltic countries, formal studies, organizational or company travel, official public administration travel, or activities already completed.
Application Requirements and Assessment
A crucial requirement for all applications is an invitation or letter of intent from the inviting party, clearly stating who is being invited and by whom. Applications can cover multiple destinations within the Nordic and Baltic region if linked to a single project, promoting more sustainable travel. However, funding is not granted for tours. Applicants with disabilities may apply for a supplement to cover personal assistance during their journey.
Applications are assessed based on several criteria:
- Opportunities for Cooperation: The trip’s potential to foster new contacts and initiatives.
- Quality and Content: Evaluation of the applicant’s artistic career, motivation, and how goals will be achieved.
- Nordic-Baltic Dimension: How the trip promotes contact, communication, and activities between the regions, strengthens cultural presence, and improves awareness of Nordic and Baltic artists.
Important Dates
The current application period commenced on August 18, 2025, and will conclude on September 19, 2025. Applicants should plan their activities to begin no earlier than eight weeks after the application deadline to allow for processing.
