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.