The Prosperous Future grant programme is implemented by the Nordic Council of Ministers and aims to support cross-border cooperation among civil society organisations in the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as with partners from Ukraine. Through joint initiatives, the programme helps strengthen democracy, societal resilience and long-term sustainable development.
Prosperous Future forms part of the strategic vision Nordic Vision 2030, which seeks to make the Nordic region one of the most sustainable and integrated regions in the world. In addition, the programme promotes practical cooperation between civil society organisations and supports the exchange of experience across countries.
Programme objective
The main objective of Prosperous Future is to strengthen the role of civil society through international cooperation, knowledge exchange and the joint development of solutions to pressing societal challenges. Consequently, the programme supports projects that contribute to democratic development, social cohesion and sustainable transformations.
Priorities and thematic areas
Projects must align with at least one of the strategic priorities of Nordic Vision 2030:
- green and environmentally sustainable development;
- competitive and innovative societies;
- social cohesion, equality and well-being.
Moreover, all projects must integrate at least one horizontal perspective: gender equality, climate and environment, or the rights of children and young people.
Who can apply
Civil society organisations from the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries and Poland can apply. Furthermore, the programme allows participation of partners from Ukraine and, under specific conditions, independent organisations linked to Belarus or Russia that operate outside the territory of the Russian Federation.
Projects must use a partnership format. Specifically, each consortium must include at least three organisations from a minimum of two different regional groups, and participation of a partner from a Nordic country is mandatory.
Funding and duration
The programme provides grant funding for medium-term international cooperation projects.
Total programme budget: approximately EUR 990,000;
Grant size per project: from EUR 45,000 to EUR 65,000;
Indicative project duration: from June 2026 to September 2027.
Key dates
Opening of the call: 28 November 2025;
Application deadline: 30 January 2026, 23:59 (EET).
How to apply
Applicants must submit proposals in English via the online application platform of the Prosperous Future programme. Additionally, each application must include confirmation of partner participation and a detailed description of the planned activities and expected results.
Official programme rules, eligibility requirements and application documents are available on the website of the Nordic Council of Ministers:
ncmprosperousfuturegrants.org.
For more current grant opportunities for civil society organisations and international partnerships, visit the grants section of the GetGrant service.