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ASF Public Project Proposal Grant
The American-Scandinavian Foundation promotes the cultures of the Nordic countries in the United States and American culture in the Nordic countries by encouraging programs that will enhance public appreciation of culture, art, and thought. This grant supports public programming and defined events presented by non-profit organizations. The Foundation favors projects where its contribution will complement support from other sources and considers the lasting benefits that may be achieved by any grant. Awards are given to non-profit organizations only, with proof of 501(c)(3) status or equivalent in Scandinavia required. The maximum award amount is $5,000, though average grants range between $1,000 to $2,000. The grant has two annual deadlines (September 15 and February 15) with decisions announced approximately 10-11 weeks later. ASF does not support capital expenses, institutional overhead, publication underwriting, commercial recordings, or retroactive funding. Projects cannot begin before the decision announcement date.
Scandinavian Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest Folk Artist Fellowships
The Folk Artist Fellowships support individual artists and practitioners who live and work in the Upper Midwest region, focusing on Scandinavian folk arts and cultural traditions. The fellowships range from $3,000 to $10,000 and are designed to help artists advance or enhance their skills in traditional folk arts and crafts. Projects may include working with master artists or craft practitioners, developing expertise in specific traditional art forms, and sharing the work with local communities. The program emphasizes community recognition and cultural preservation, requiring applicants to demonstrate their background and experience in their chosen folk art or craft tradition. The fellowships support both master folk artists seeking to advance their practice and apprentices working under master practitioners to deepen their skills in traditional Scandinavian folk arts.