Grants for Public Programs & Community Projects
The American-Scandinavian Foundation grant funds nonprofit-led projects in the Upper Midwest that preserve, share, and innovate living Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions through public programs and community activities.
Funder: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$50,000 per grant; project duration typically 1 year
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led public programs and community projects that preserve and innovate Nordic cultural traditions in the Upper Midwest.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits; activities must occur in or connect to the Upper Midwest.
Description
This grant program, administered by the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF), funds public programs and community projects that preserve, perpetuate, and innovate living Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). Supported activities include community festivals, heritage events, workshops, performances, classes, and demonstrations, all aimed at strengthening community ties and encouraging the transmission of Nordic traditions to younger generations.
