Hurtigruten Foundation

Hurtigruten foundation support a range of projects and activities which further our organisational aims in areas they sail and operate:

• Grass roots projects
• Environmental projects
• Community based projects
• Science research
• Educational projects

Who may apply?
Any organisation wishing to undertake projects or activity concerned with their aims and in the areas of the world they operate. They are unlikely to consider applications for grants from private companies, commercial organisations, individuals, hospitals, places of worship, private members clubs or other organisations with exclusive or closed membership a persuasive case for public benefit can be made.

How much is available?
All grants are awarded in Norwegian Krone (NOK). Their grants ranges tend to be in the region of 50,000 – 100,000 NOK but smaller or larger amounts will be considered by the board depending on the project. They usually fund part of the cost of a project. There is no fixed percentage for which you can apply to them, but they expect you to explore the possibility of applying to other appropriate sources of public funding for which your project may be eligible and be able to provide evidence of this upon request.

Making an application
In order to apply for a grant from the Foundation you will need to complete an application form and supply certain pieces of information. The application form can be downloaded from Hurtigruten’s website. Applications should be submitted in electronic format and in English.

The deadline for applying for funding for your project is May 1st and November 1st each year.

You can find more information and application forms here: https://www.hurtigruten.com/group/foundation/