Learn how to apply for the Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2025–2026. Deadline 30 January 2026. Full guidelines, eligibility, application link, and funding details for Nordic Council of Ministers support.

Prosperous Future Grant Programme 2025–2026: Complete Guide to Apply

The Prosperous Future Grant Programme is one of the most important funding opportunities offered by the Nordic Council of Ministers to strengthen civil society cooperation across the Nordic-Baltic region.
This programme supports organisations working towards a green, democratic, competitive and socially sustainable future, in alignment with the Nordic Vision 2030.

If your organisation is based in the Nordic region and collaborates with partners in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, or civil society related to Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, the Prosperous Future Grant Programme may be a highly relevant opportunity.

Application Period 2025–2026

Opening date: 28 November 2025
Deadline: 30 January 2026, at 23:59 (EET)

Apply here:
https://www.norden.lt/prosperous-future

What Is the Prosperous Future Grant Programme?

The Prosperous Future Grant Programme was established to strengthen people-to-people cooperation and support civil society development in the Nordic-Baltic region. It aims to reinforce democratic values, sustainability, resilience, and knowledge exchange between key organisations in the region.

This initiative supports the Nordic Council of Ministers’ long-term strategy to make the Nordic region the world’s most sustainable and integrated region by 2030.

Strategic Priorities of the Programme

The Prosperous Future Grant Programme supports projects aligned with the three strategic pillars of Vision 2030:

1. A Green Region

Promoting climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

2. A Competitive Region

Strengthening innovation, cooperation, and knowledge exchange across borders.

3. A Socially Sustainable Region

Supporting democracy, inclusion, equality, and resilient communities.

Projects must also integrate three cross-cutting perspectives:

• Environmental and climate sustainability

• Gender equality

• Child rights and youth participation

Alignment with Nordic Cooperation Goals (2025–2030)

The Prosperous Future Grant Programme directly contributes to:

• Goal 3: Nordic perspectives must be secured regionally and internationally.

• Sub-goal 3.1: Strengthen cooperation and knowledge exchange with key actors domestically, regionally, and internationally.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to:

• Nordic civil society organisations

• Working in partnership with organisations in:

  • Estonia

  • Latvia

  • Lithuania

  • Poland

• Or with democratic and independent organisations connected to:

  • Ukraine

  • Belarus

  • Russia

Projects must aim to strengthen civil society, democracy, sustainability, and resilience in the region.

How to Apply for the Prosperous Future Grant Programme

Applications are submitted exclusively through the online system available on the Nordic Council of Ministers’ platform.

Step-by-step application process

1. Create an account or log in to the online system.

2. Fill in the application from 28 November 2025 until 30 January 2026.

3. Upload all required documents, including project plan, budget, and partnership details.

4. Submit before the official deadline.

5. Contact the programme administrators for any clarifications.

 Official instructions and guidelines:
https://www.norden.lt/prosperous-future/help
 Grant guidelines page:
https://www.norden.lt/prosperous-future/guidelines

What Makes a Strong Application?

A competitive proposal should:

• Clearly demonstrate regional cooperation

• Show strong partnerships between Nordic and Baltic/CEE organisations

• Address at least one of the Vision 2030 priorities

• Integrate climate, gender equality, youth and child rights perspectives

• Present a realistic, transparent budget

• Show measurable and sustainable impact

You can also review past funded projects to understand the programme’s priorities:
https://www.norden.lt/prosperous-future/granted-projects

Contact and Support

For questions about the application system or guidelines, you can contact the administrators directly:
Email: prosperousfuture@norden.lt

Support is available in English.

Apply Now – Deadline Approaching

Deadline: 30 January 2026 at 23:59 (EET)

Apply here: https://www.norden.lt/prosperous-future

Early preparation is strongly recommended, as the programme is competitive and requires detailed documentation.

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