Nordic Atlantic Cooperation Fund
The Nordic Atlantic Cooperation Fund is now open to applications for organisations or companies based in Orkney.
The aim of this fund is to enable cooperation across the North Atlantic and to create opportunities for collaboration on projects with shared interests that will make the North Atlantic a better place to live.
Organisations must find a partner in one of the NORA regions to be eligible to apply.
This fund will close for applications at 1200 (midday) Friday 20 December 2024.
More information can be found in the guidance notes.
Background
The Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) is an intergovernmental organisation under the regional cooperation programme of the Nordic Council of Ministers that brings together Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands and coastal Norway.
NORA contributes to reinforcing regional cooperation with the aim of making the North Atlantic a strong and dynamic part of the Nordic region that is defined by its robust sustainable economic development. NORA’s initiatives include strengthening cross-border collaboration between the private sector and research and development bodies.
In 2023, Orkney Islands Council (OIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NORA. This was based on shared cultural values and histories, similar geographies, trust, understanding, respect and the shared ambition to make the North Atlantic a better place to live. This included a commitment to work collaboratively and facilitate the funding of projects that support the shared commitments of both organisations.
Fund Description
A total of £20,000 has been made available through the Council for organisations or companies based in Orkney to work with those that are funded by or seeking funding from NORA.
To be eligible the applicant organisation must be based in Orkney, while the lead partner must be a partner based in the NORA region.
Further Information
Examples of the type of projects NORA are involved in can be found on their website: nora.fo/projects
For more information on the fund and the application process please contact David MacRae (Sustainable Regeneration Funding Manager) at nordicatlanticfund@orkney.gov.uk
Information on the fund and the application form can be found in the guidance notes for potential applicants. Please read all the information first before reaching out.
Feedback
As this is the first time this fund has been run, feedback is welcome to help inform how future approaches and opportunities can be improved. Feedback should be sent to nordicatlanticfund@orkney.gov.uk
