Arts Grants

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Maine that serve underserved communities, helping to expand access to various artistic disciplines and enhance cultural engagement.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to documentary filmmakers with strong ties to the American South, helping them produce projects that highlight the region's cultural, social, and historical stories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Jordanian organizations to create public programs that celebrate American history, culture, and civic values, fostering collaboration and engagement between communities in both countries.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Canadian organizations in creating public diplomacy projects that foster mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries, focusing on shared interests like innovation, security, and cultural exchange.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Portland, Maine, to support projects that enhance the community's environment, early childhood and youth programming, and arts and culture.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Brandon, South Dakota, that are working on projects to improve community well-being in areas such as arts, health, education, and public safety.

This grant provides funding for U.S. and Iraqi non-profit organizations and educational institutions to develop cultural and educational programs that strengthen the relationship between the United States and Iraq.

Globus FORWARD is a funding program administered by the Nordic Culture Fund, aimed at strengthening the long-term capacities of artistic and cultural collaborations that span transnational contexts. The Nordic Culture Fund has developed this initiative as part of its broader efforts to support cross-border collaboration and creative exploration across the Nordic region and beyond. Globus FORWARD builds upon the experiences of earlier phases of the Globus initiative, reflecting a more trust-based and adaptive funding approach that aligns with the Fund’s commitment to fostering sustainable artistic ecosystems. The primary objective of Globus FORWARD is to assist collaborations that have evolved beyond their initial stages and seek to deepen their operational strategies, structures, and cultural impact. The program is not intended for one-time or short-term projects; instead, it targets collaborative efforts that are experimental in nature, rooted in local contexts, and seeking sustainable growth. These collaborations may involve artistic collectives, platforms, networks, or other creative constellations that operate across transnational boundaries, particularly those that include connections between the Nordic countries and other parts of the world. Applications for the 2025 funding cycle are accepted from June 12 to September 11, 2025, with a pre-application period open from June 19 to August 2, 2025. New applicants who have not previously received Globus funding are encouraged to submit a pre-application to confirm eligibility before preparing a full proposal. Submissions must be made through the Fund's digital application system, and all application materials must be in English. The maximum grant amount available per project is DKK 500,000, and the grant period may extend up to two years following the year of award. Successful applicants will be expected to implement development plans that focus on one or more core operational areas. These may include clarifying organizational roles, advancing communication and advocacy strategies, embedding learning and monitoring systems, addressing sustainability and financial planning, improving digital and physical security practices, and enhancing inclusivity and equity. Grants may fund targeted activities such as expert consultations, material costs, and other support initiatives. There is no co-financing requirement, but grantees are encouraged to use the funding period to strengthen long-term economic sustainability. The application process is competitive and evaluated by external experts and the Fund’s secretariat. Evaluation criteria include the stage and aims of the collaboration, relevance to the Globus objectives, the applicant's capacity to manage and implement the development plan, and the potential for long-term impact. Proposals should include a clearly articulated motivation, a timeline, a detailed budget, and a description of planned activities. Organizations must be anchored in artistic and/or cultural milieus and demonstrate a clear need for development. The fund does not support the establishment of new collaborations or individual projects lacking broader collaborative goals. In addition to financial support, the Fund may offer optional peer-networking activities to support capacity-building across the cohort of grantees. The first such activities for selected 2024 initiatives are expected to occur in spring 2025. Grant awards and recipient information are published on the Fund’s website and annual report. Public access regulations ensure transparency of application listings without disclosing full application content. For questions or assistance, applicants are advised to contact the Fund’s secretariat at kulturfonden@norden.org or by phone at +45 33 96 02 42.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small, nonprofit music organizations in the Philadelphia area that are either newly established or facing challenges due to reduced public funding, helping them build capacity and ensure sustainability.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

This program provides financial support to U.S.-based non-profit performance groups, schools, and government entities to help produce original works in the performing arts.

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based artists at all career stages for activities that enhance their artistic skills, professional development, or the creation of new work tied to significant opportunities.

This grant provides financial support to professional artists in Hillsborough County for attending development experiences or purchasing essential equipment to advance their careers.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, Maryland, for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the environment.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit music organizations within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia, focusing on enhancing their general operations and community music programs for pre-collegiate audiences.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Dayton Region of Ohio for initiatives in the arts, community enrichment, education, and health and human services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and tribal entities serving Yuma County, enabling them to enhance their capacity, deliver direct services, or undertake capital projects that address community needs.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists and collaboratives in the U.S. for enhancing their documentation and archiving efforts related to socially engaged art practices.

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Georgia for impactful projects in health, education, and community development, with a focus on enhancing quality of life in metro Atlanta.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southwest Virginia for public humanities projects that promote regional stories and foster community dialogue.