Children’s and youth projects with an emphasis on integration, climate justice, film, and accessibility received funding in the first round of Norden 0–30 this year, with seven projects granted funding totalling EUR 240,000.
“In this round, the expert group went to great lengths to facilitate the funding of a wide spectrum of projects. Special emphasis was placed on initiatives that have a focus on minorities and marginalised groups,” says the chair of the expert group Jack Hancock.
The expert group notes a trend of several applications including participants from outside the Nordic countries – something that is entirely allowed, as long as the criteria for Nordic representation among the project partners are also met.
The international aspect within the Nordic Region was also represented. For example, Galmudug Community Finland received funding for a project in which Somali young people in the Nordic Region identify challenges in their day-to-day lives and seek solutions to address them.
Increased focus on sustainability
This year, the programme criteria for Norden 0–30 have been update to better reflect the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Vision 2030.
“An aspiration that permeates Norden 0–30 is to help make the Nordic Region the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030, in line with the Vision 2030 agenda. By planning, applying to, and supporting these projects as Nordic citizens, we’re taking common steps towards realising this goal,” Jack concludes.
See all applications granted funding in this round here.
The second round of Norden 0–30 for this year has already begun. Applications must be submitted by 26 April 2025.