facts sheet about OPSTART

The Nordic Culture Fund has launched a new “rapid-response
funding scheme” to make it easier to get Nordic projects off the
ground.
OPSTART funds the start-up phase of artistic and cultural projects, i.e.
concept development and networking. The application process is easy,
there are no deadlines and the Fund informs applicants of its decision
within two weeks.
WHO
Anyone who wants to develop an idea for
a Nordic arts and culture project are eligible to apply. OPSTART is both for newcomers and stakeholders with experience
of culture projects who need funding to
get their projects off the ground. OPSTART
also serves as pre-project funding for the
Fund’s HANDMADE pool.
WHAT
You can apply for OPSTART if you meet
the following criteria:
1 You have a new idea that you wish to
develop along with Nordic partners.
2 Your project has a clear artistic or
cultural content and purpose within the
areas normally covered by the Nordic
Culture Fund.
3 The project involves at least one other
Nordic country and aim to involve more
in the future.
4 You have not applied to the Nordic
Culture Fund for a grant for a similar
idea in the past.
5 The project does not start before you
are notified of the Fund’s decision
HOW MUCH
You can apply for up to DKK 25,000
(DKK 35,000 if you live in Greenland).
FACTS
The Nordic Culture Fund has earmarked
DKK 2 million for OPSTART in 2015.
The new pool is part of the general
funding budget, so any unused OPSTART
funds will be returned and redistributed.
Read more
www.nordiskkulturfond.org/en/OPSTART
https://www.facebook.com/NordiskaKulturfonden
#nordicopstart
The Nordic Culture Fund
Ved Stranden 18
DK-1061 København K
Tel +45 33 96 02 42
www.nordiskkulturfond.org/en
I am a recently graduated artist
who would like to develop a project
under Nordic auspices. I have a
Nordic contact with whom I would
like to work.
I have an international
network, and a proposal for for a
new artistic project under Nordic
auspices. I need to meet with
my project partners as soon as
possible.
I am a creative entrepreneur with a
focus on handmade and DIY work. I
am applying for pre-project funding
for HANDMADE.