In order to be granted funding from the Nordic Gender Equality Fund or the Nordic LGBTI Fund, the planned activity needs to start in 2023 and be completed within two years. The funds can, for example, be used to develop joint methods, develop new knowledge or arrange conferences and networks. The application is made through a form that is available on nikk.no during the application period. 

Important dates for the Nordic Gender Equality Fund 

First out in 2023 with its ‘call for proposals in March is the Nordic Gender Equality Fund. This fund finances collaboration across the Nordic region to promote gender equality. In total, approx. three million DKK will be distributed.  

• 1 March – Call for proposals opens 
• 3 April – Application deadline  
• May – June – Decision is notified to applicants  
• June – Project agreements concluded.

Read more about the Nordic Gender Equality Fund

Important dates for Nordic LGBTI fund

In the autumn of 2023, it will be possible to apply for funding from the Nordic LGBTI Fund, which aims to promote Nordic co-operation in the LGBTI area. Projects that contribute to the work for LGBTI people’s equal rights, treatment and opportunities in the Nordic region can apply for funding. In total, approx. 1 million DKK will be distributed. 

In the autumn of 2023, it will be possible to apply for funding from the Nordic LGBTI Fund, which aims to promote Nordic co-operation in the LGBTI area. Projects that contribute to the work for LGBTI people’s equal rights, treatment and opportunities in the Nordic region can apply for funding. In total, approx. 1 million DKK will be distributed. 

• 1 September – Call for proposals opens  
• 2 October – Application deadline  
• November/December – Decions are notified to applicants
• November/December – Project agreements concluded.

Read more about the Nordic LGBTI fund